civil war (reconstruction) amendments
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Some of the rights in the Bill of Rights and in the original Constitution, were in response to the grievances in the Declaration of Independence. Civil War (Reconstruction) Amendments. Amendment 13 – abolished slavery - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Some of the rights in the Bill of Rights and in the original Constitution, were in response to the grievances in the Declaration of Independence.
Civil War (Reconstruction) Amendments
• Amendment 13 – abolished slavery • Amendment 14 – protects citizens against
actions of the state governments (intended to help ex-slaves)– Due process– Equal protection
• Amendment 15 – voting cannot be denied because of race
Required Responsibilities
• Obey the laws• Accept responsibility for own behavior• Pay taxes• Serve on a jury• Testify in court• Attend school• Serving in the armed forces if called