Reconstruction Amendments
Amendments passed after the civil war to help reconstruct the union and help freedmen:
13th Amendment- Abolished slavery
14th Amendment- Made former slaves citizens and gave equal protection under the law for all citizens
15th Amendment- African-American males are given the right to vote
13th Amendment- Abolished slavery
14th Amendment- Made former slaves citizens and gave equal protection under the law for all citizens
15th Amendment- African-American males are given the right to vote