The 13th Amendment to the Constitution abolished slavery in 1865, an institution debated since the drafting of the new US Constitution. It was one of the three constitutional amendments following the Civil War that formed the foundation for civil rights legislation.
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Constitution Annotated- 13th Amendment
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This website presents the U.S. Constitution broken down by articles and amendments, including the 13th Amendment.
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Slaves and the Courts, 1740-1860
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A collection of 105 digitized books and manuscripts related to slavery in the legal system from 1740-1860, including materials on abolitionist activities.
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Primary Documents in American History: 13th Amendment
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A list of context and resources about the 13th amendment.