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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Definitions:

Replevy

Replevy is a legal process whereby seized goods are returned to their owner upon posting security, usually in situations where goods were wrongfully taken or retained.

Insolvent

Refers to a financial state where an entity or individual is unable to pay debts as they become due.

Replacement Goods

Products that are provided to a consumer to replace defective or unsatisfactory goods initially purchased.

Liquidation

The process of closing a business and distributing its assets to claimants, often during bankruptcy.