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Reconstruction Amendments:. A brief introduction. 13 th Amendment. Bans slavery in the United States and any of its territories. Sources: http://www.nathanielturner.com/images/New_Folder/fremenbur.jpg http://www.nationalgeographic.com/adventure/images/12_05/puerto_rico.jpg.
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Reconstruction Amendments: A brief introduction
13th Amendment • Bans slavery in the United States and any of its territories Sources: http://www.nathanielturner.com/images/New_Folder/fremenbur.jpg http://www.nationalgeographic.com/adventure/images/12_05/puerto_rico.jpg
14th Amendment • Grants citizenship to all persons born in the United States • Guarantees citizens equal protection under the law Source: http://www.salsanewyork.com/guide/GuideImages/American-Flag-Wall-Art.jpg
15th Amendment • Ensures all citizens the right to voteregardless of race or color or previous condition of servitude Source: http://www.loc.gov/exhibits/odyssey/archive/05/0521001r.jpg
These three amendments guarantee equal protection under the law for all citizens.