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The 13th Amendment: Abolishing Slavery in the United States

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The 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, proposed on January 31, 1865, and ratified on December 6, 1865, abolished slavery and involuntary servitude, making it a foundational piece of the Reconstruction era. Often referred to as the "Reconstitution Amendment," it represented a pivotal change following the Civil War. Abraham Lincoln initiated the amendment process but was assassinated before ratification. The amendment was essential in addressing the injustices of slavery and remains significant today, as it underscores the importance of freedom and human rights in America.

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  1. Period 6 2014/9/22

  2. 13th Amendment Slavery Abolished It was proposed on January 31,1865 It was ratified on December 6, 1865

  3. 13th Amendment • Abolish slavery and involuntary servitude.

  4. Reconstruction 13th amendment is called the reconstitution amendment because it is referred to as the civil war amendments

  5. When, Where did the slavery begin in America? • The slave started in America in Virginia, Jamestown on August, 1619.

  6. Is the word “slavery” in the constitution? The word slavery is not in the constitution, the constitution allowed to have a slave trade

  7. Abolitionists Abolitionist- A person who wanted to do away with slavery. End Slavery!

  8. Emancipation Proclamation Issued on September 22, 1862 by Abraham Lincoln. During the Civil War

  9. Impact of the Emancipation Proclamation on African-Americans Helped Not Helped • Slaves in the Confederate States of America (South) • Freed to help the North (Union) win the war • Slaves in the Border States (that were still in the United States of America and did not join the South) • Kentucky • Missouri • Maryland • West Virginia • Delaware

  10. What was Abraham Lincoln’s part in this amendment? • Started the Amendment process but was killed before it was ratified.

  11. How did the amendment passed southern states become ratified? They were forced to by the North

  12. Role of African American in U.S today Percentage of African –Americans in USA Famous African-Americans in USA • Barack Obama • Martin Luther King 13.6 percent of the total U.S. population

  13. What was the problem that led to this amendment and how was it fixed? • Slavery

  14. Importance in America today 10-It is very important in America today because you can’t take people’s freedom and sell people.

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