The 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments

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Learn how the rule got made — and who it serves.

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Laws change. Power changes who gets to change them.

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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

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1People have fought to expand rights.
2Courts balance conflicting rights.
3The Bill of Rights protects freedoms.

Then & Now

🏛️ Knowing this makes you a better voter when you grow up.

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What is the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?

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Which is a basic human right?

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