15 Questions
Which amendment abolished slavery in the United States?
13th Amendment
Which amendment gave citizenship to all people born in the US?
14th Amendment
Which amendment gave Black Americans the right to vote?
15th Amendment
What was the period in American history called that came directly after the Civil War?
Reconstruction
Why were the Reconstruction Amendments necessary?
To integrate newly-freed slaves into American society
When was the 13th Amendment ratified?
1865
What was the economic engine of the South during the time of slavery?
Cotton plantations
Which amendment grants citizenship to anyone born in the United States?
14th Amendment
Which amendment grants the right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude?
15th Amendment
Which amendment deals with public debts?
14th Amendment
Which amendment allows Congress to enforce the provisions of the amendment?
14th Amendment
Which amendment provides for proportional representation in Congress and counts the Black American population as full citizens?
14th Amendment
Which amendment prohibits those who have rebelled against the US from taking federal office?
14th Amendment
Which amendment was added to outlaw institutions that may resemble slavery, such as indentured servitude?
13th Amendment
Which amendment allows for prisoners to participate in forced work as part of their punishment?
13th Amendment
Test your knowledge on the Reconstruction Amendments, a pivotal period in American history following the Civil War. Explore the definition and overview of these amendments that aimed to integrate newly-freed slaves into society.
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