What three amendments to the Constitution were passed following the Civil War that created a foundation for civil rights as we understand them today?
What will be an ideal response?
The Thirteenth Amendment outlawed slavery; the Fourteenth Amendment declared all people as citizens and guaranteed them equal protection of the laws; and the Fifteenth Amendment said states could not prevent people from voting on grounds of race, color, or previous position of servitude.
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false