Harley Gibbs
13th amendment
- Summarize
the amendment in 3 sentences or less
a. This
amendment was created to end slavery. Slavery cannot be used unless it’s
punishable for crime. It forbids slavery in the US and any area under their
control.
- Define
any vocabulary terms (be ready to answer questions about any words or
phrases you use!)
a. Compulsory-
required by law or a rule; obligatory.
- Answer
the following:
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What is the historical background of this amendment (why
was it made?)
a. It
was created while Africans were being taken from their homes and forced into
slavery.
b. People felt that they were human beings and
not pieces of property.
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What does this amendment mean today?
a.
It was the start of the equality of all races
like there is today
b.
Today in the US, slavery is still illegal and
looked back on as a mistake.
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Present examples of current issues involving this
amendment.
a.
Race riots and issues occurring in Charlottesville
where white supremacists believe that whites are the dominant race.
b.
Prisons using prisoners as free labor in
Arizona.
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