Lesson 84 of 84 · The Constitution
⭐ 30 XP🏛️ Civic SquareThe 13th Amendment: Abolishing Slavery
The 13th Amendment to the United States Constitution was passed in 1865 and it abolished slavery in the United States.
🎯 Your mission
Spot the fair part. Spot the unfair part.
⚡ The twist
Laws change. Power changes who gets to change them.
Mind = Blown
🤯 In ancient Athens, 'democracy' only included about 10% of the people.
Then & Now
🏛️ The rule you'll meet today is still on the books — sort of.
The 13th Amendment to the United States Constitution was passed in 1865 and it abolished slavery in the United States. This important amendment made it illegal to own or trade slaves, which meant that everyone would be free. The passage of the 13th Amendment was a significant step towards civil rights and equality for all Americans, and it marked the end of a long struggle against slavery.
Key Facts
The 13th Amendment abolished slavery in the United States.
It was passed in 1865.
The amendment made it illegal to own or trade slaves.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2What did the 13th Amendment do?
Why this still matters
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Stretch Challenge
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“What's one rule at our house you'd change if you could vote on it?”
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