Constitutional Aspects of the Civil War
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The Civil War directly affected the constitution. Because of the war three new amendments were created, which were the 13th,14th and 15th amendments. The 13th amendment was passed during the war on Jan. 31st, 1865 but was not ratified until December 6, 1865. The 14th and 15th amendments were passed after the Civil War.
Constitutional Amendments
Constitutional Amendments
The 13th AmendmentThe 13th amendment was the amendment that abolished slavery once and for all. The act of slavery was first abolished by two states: Missouri and Tennessee, in January of 1865. Upon ratification by 3/4 of the re-united states, the 13th amendment became part of the constitution on December 18, 1865.
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The 14th AmendmentThe 14th amendment was passed in June of 1866. The amendment forbade any state from giving any man the right to "due process."
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The 15th AmendmentThe 15th amendment was passed in 1870 in regards to voting. Upon this amendment, the right to vote was presented to every male citizen, regardless of race, color and previous condition of servitude.
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