Amendments (jan 31, 1865 – feb 3, 1870)
Description:
13th: abolishes slavery14th: Granted citizenship to all persons "born or naturalized in the United States," including formerly enslaved people, and provided all citizens with “equal protection under the laws”
- went against Dred Scott
- prevented former Confederate officials from
holding office granted
15th: universal male suffrage
- angered feminists who had fought for civil
rights
14TH AND 15TH SLOWLY STRIPPED AWAY WITH SEGREGATION, VIOLENCE, SUPREME COURT DECISION, AND POLITICAL TACTICS
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Date:
jan 31, 1865
feb 3, 1870
~ 5 years