Chapter 12, 2020 Curriculum

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What is the primary purpose of the 13th Amendment to the United States Constitution?

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Abolish slavery and involuntary servitude

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What is the purpose of the 15th Amendment to the United States Constitution?

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To remove states' ability to restrict voting rights based on race

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What is the purpose of the 14th Amendment to the United States Constitution?

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Establishing the principle of equal protection under the law.

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Why did many African Americans migrate to northern cities during the Reconstruction period?

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To escape violence and discrimination in the South, to find better economic opportunities, and to reunite with family members who had already migrated.

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What were some factors that contributed to the population shifts during the Reconstruction period?

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Jim Crow laws, Racial violence, Economic opportunities

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How did the economies of the North and South differ in the immediate aftermath of the Civil War?

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The North experienced industrial growth, while the South relied on agriculture.

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How did the 14th Amendment alter the relationship between the national and state governments in the 19th century?

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It reinforced the power of the national government over the states and protected individual rights.

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How did the 14th Amendment impact the concept of citizenship in the United States?

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It expanded the definition of citizenship to include all people born or naturalized in the United States.

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In what ways did the 15th Amendment contribute to the evolving dynamics between the national and state governments in the 19th century?

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It took away states' ability to restrict voting rights based on race.

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How did the 15th Amendment contribute to the ongoing struggle for civil rights in the United States?

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It sparked a movement to expand voting rights for all marginalized groups.

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