13th Amendment Quiz By: Jack A. And Connor B.
Hard quiz over the 13th amendment! Good Luck!
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What does the 13th Amendment do?
- A.
Want slavery
- B.
Abolish slavery
- C.
Anyone can vote
- D.
Condone murder
- E.
None of the above
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B. Abolish slaveryExplanation
The 13th Amendment to the United States Constitution abolishes slavery and involuntary servitude, except as punishment for a crime. This amendment was ratified in 1865, following the Civil War, and it marked a significant milestone in the fight for equal rights and freedom for all individuals. By abolishing slavery, the 13th Amendment aimed to ensure that no person could be held in bondage or forced into labor against their will.Rate this question:
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- 2.
In what year was the 13th amendment created?
- A.
1774
- B.
1925
- C.
1822
- D.
1865
- E.
None of the above
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D. 1865Explanation
The 13th amendment, which abolished slavery and involuntary servitude, was created in 1865. This amendment was passed by Congress on January 31, 1865, and ratified by the states on December 6, 1865. It played a crucial role in the United States' history by officially ending the institution of slavery and granting freedom to millions of enslaved individuals.Rate this question:
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- 3.
The 13th amendment is part of the bill of rights.
- A.
True
- B.
False
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B. FalseExplanation
The 13th amendment is not part of the bill of rights. The bill of rights refers to the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution, which were ratified in 1791. The 13th amendment, on the other hand, was ratified in 1865 and abolished slavery and involuntary servitude, making it unrelated to the bill of rights.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Who was president when the 13th Amendment was adopted?
- A.
Andrew Johnson
- B.
Aberham Lincoln
- C.
James Buchanan
- D.
Elysses S. Grant
- E.
None of the above
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B. Aberham LincolnExplanation
Abraham Lincoln was the president when the 13th Amendment was adopted. The 13th Amendment, which abolished slavery and involuntary servitude, was adopted on December 6, 1865. Lincoln played a crucial role in advocating for the amendment and ensuring its passage. He believed that ending slavery was essential for the nation's progress and fought for its abolition throughout his presidency. Unfortunately, Lincoln was assassinated on April 14, 1865, and did not live to see the amendment's adoption, but his efforts paved the way for its success.Rate this question:
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- 5.
What significant event ended the same year the 13th amendment was adopted?
- A.
Emancipation Proclamation
- B.
Revolutionary war
- C.
Whitfield school was founded
- D.
None of them
- E.
Civil war
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E. Civil warExplanation
The significant event that ended the same year the 13th amendment was adopted was the Civil War. The 13th amendment abolished slavery in the United States, and it was adopted in 1865, the same year the Civil War ended. The Civil War, which lasted from 1861 to 1865, was a major conflict between the Northern and Southern states over issues including slavery and states' rights. The end of the Civil War marked a turning point in American history and paved the way for the abolition of slavery through the 13th amendment.Rate this question:
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- 6.
What group of people benefited from the 13th Amendment?
- A.
Men
- B.
Woman
- C.
Slaves
- D.
Children
- E.
All of the above
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E. All of the aboveExplanation
The 13th Amendment to the United States Constitution abolished slavery and involuntary servitude, therefore benefiting slaves who were previously held in bondage. Additionally, men, women, and children who were previously enslaved were now granted freedom and the same rights as other citizens. Therefore, all of the mentioned groups - men, women, slaves, and children - benefited from the 13th Amendment.Rate this question:
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- 7.
What branch of government has the power to enforce this amendment?
- A.
Judicial
- B.
Congress
- C.
Executive
- D.
Box Turtle Club
- E.
None of the Bove
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B. CongressExplanation
The correct answer is Congress. Congress, which is part of the legislative branch of government, has the power to enforce amendments. This includes proposing and passing laws that align with the amendment and ensuring that they are implemented and upheld. The executive branch, on the other hand, is responsible for enforcing laws but does not have the specific power to enforce amendments. The judicial branch interprets the laws and amendments but does not have the power to enforce them directly. The Box Turtle Club is not a branch of government and therefore does not have the power to enforce amendments.Rate this question:
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