The Thirteenth Amendment to the Constitution

question 71

Multiple Choice

The Thirteenth Amendment to the Constitution

• A) declared secession illegal.
• B) abolished slavery.
• C) guaranteed freedmen the right to vote.
• D) declared former slaves to be citizens.
• E) disqualified former Confederate officers from running for office.

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