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13th Amendment
Ratified on December 6th, 1865, it was illegal to bring or have slaves in the US. It didn't end slavery permanently but it was a start for a new change. -
14th Amendment
It was ratified on July 9th, 1968. Granted any natural or African American born in the US to vote and have their civil rights. Confederate states had to accept this amendment to regain federal representation. -
The Enforcement Acts
Enforced to protect the African Americans' right to vote and equal protection. It was made to restrict the K.K.K. from torturing or killing any African Americans. -
15th Amendment
This amendment was ratified on February 3rd, 1870. It allowed African American men to vote and it was illegal to disturb the voting process. However, the former confederates still managed to add poll taxes, unnecessary literacy, and other qualifications. -
Civil Rights Act of 1875
It guaranteed the rights of the citizens in the US to have equal rights, regardless of color. However, there were still some whites who weren't accepting of African Americans.