Courtesy of U.S. Congress, U.S. Congress, "Thirteenth Amendment: Slavery and Involuntary Servitude," 31 January 1865
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The 13th Amendment made slavery illegal in the United States. It was adopted as part of the U.S. Constitution on December 6, 1865.
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Source-Dependent Questions
- How did the 13th Amendment change the U.S. Constitution?
- Why did congress adopt the 13th Amendment?
Citation Information
U.S. Congress, "Thirteenth Amendment: Slavery and Involuntary Servitude," 31 January 1865. Courtesy of U.S. Congress