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Lesson 82 of 84 · Human Rights
The 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments
The 13th Amendment abolished slavery (1865). The 14th granted citizenship and equal protection (1868). The 15th prohibited race-based voting denial (1870).
Key Facts
1
People have fought to expand rights.
2
Courts balance conflicting rights.
3
The Bill of Rights protects freedoms.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2What is the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?