jan 1, 1865 - Thirteenth Amendment passed by Congress
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The Thirteenth Amendment was passed in Congress, by the Senate on April 8, 1864, and by the House on January 31, 1865. The Thirteenth Amendment was written to abolish slavery and involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for a crime.
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Challenge III-American History Timeline
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