The 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments

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Spot the fair part. Spot the unfair part.

⚡ The twist

A 'fair rule' for one group can be unfair for another.

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The 13th Amendment abolished slavery (1865). The 14th granted citizenship and equal protection (1868). The 15th prohibited race-based voting denial (1870).

Key facts

Remember these

1Human rights belong to everyone.
2Rights come with responsibilities.
3People have fought to expand rights.

Then & Now

🏛️ The rule you'll meet today is still on the books — sort of.

Question 1 of 2

Which is a basic human right?

How sure?😐 maybe

Question 2 of 2

What does 'equal protection under the law' mean?

How sure?😐 maybe

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