Slavery prevented the full rights of citizenship for millions of enslaved African Americans until the U.S. Constitution was amended following the Civil War. The 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments abolished slavery, ensured those born in the United States and recently freed slaves were granted citizenship, and gave African-American men the right to vote.
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Slaves and the Courts: 1740-1860
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This collection focuses on the legal history of slavery in the United States.
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Primary Documents in American History: 13th Amendment
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A list of resources about the 13th Amendment.
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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.