Civil Rights Amendments
By: Janice Cheuk
Thirteenth Amendment
The thirteenth amendment was ratified in 1865 as a result of the Civil War. It outlawed slavery in the United States and nullified the fugitive slave clause and three fifths compromise.
Fourteenth Amendment
The fourteenth amendment was ratified in 1868 to guarantee all African Americans full rights. This ultimately defined United States citizenship and required every state to grant its citizens "equal protection under the laws." This ensured that state governments may not take an individuals "life, liberty, or property, without due process of law."
Fifteenth Amendment
The fifteenth amendment was ratified in 1870 and prohibits restrictions on the right to vote based on race and color.