The 13th Amendment forever abolished slavery as an institution in all U.S. states and territories. In addition to banning slavery, the amendment outlawed the practice of involuntary servitude and peonage. ... However, it ended slavery and began the long-term goal of achieving equality for all Americans.
The Articles became very weak and were unable to do lots of things. Like for example draft army members and tax the states.
<span>At first, Theodore Roosevelt, who was commander-in-chief from 1901 to 1909, seemed an unlikely candidate for the 1912 presidential election. After backing his close friend William Howard Taft to serve as his successor, he disappeared on an extended hunting trip to Africa.</span>