When Congress ratified the Constitution in 1789, it recognized slavery as legal and binding. With the end of the Civil War in 1865, the 13th Amendment abolished slavery, the 14th Amendment extended citizenship to the former slaves, and the 15th Amendment provided legal protection for voting rights.
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Slavery Resource Guide
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A guide to online and print resources related to slavery.
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From Slavery to Freedom: The African American Pamphlet Collection 1822-1909
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This collection contains various publications written about slavery.
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From Slavery to Civil Rights: A Timeline of African American History
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This timeline presents important moments in the fight for African American equality.