Lesson 20 of 84 · The Constitution
⭐ 30 XP🏛️ Civic SquareThe 13th Amendment: Abolishing Slavery
The 13th Amendment, ratified in 1865, abolished slavery in the United States.
🎯 Your mission
Spot the fair part. Spot the unfair part.
⚡ The twist
Laws change. Power changes who gets to change them.
Mind = Blown
🤯 In ancient Athens, 'democracy' only included about 10% of the people.
Then & Now
🏛️ Knowing this makes you a better voter when you grow up.
The 13th Amendment, ratified in 1865, abolished slavery in the United States. This important change in the Constitution made it illegal to own slaves and declared that all individuals should be free. The amendment was a major victory for the abolitionist movement, which had fought tirelessly to end the practice of slavery. The 13th Amendment laid the groundwork for future civil rights advancements by establishing the principle that everyone deserves freedom.
Key Facts
The 13th Amendment was ratified in 1865.
It abolished slavery in the United States.
The amendment was a key victory for abolitionists.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2What did the 13th Amendment accomplish?
Why this still matters
Your school has rules. Where do they come from? Who decides them?
Stretch Challenge
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