Civil War Amendments

When did the Emancipation Proclamation take effect?

• January 1863

• February 1865

• July 1868

• December 6, 1865

How many African-Americans were enlisted as combat soldiers from 1863 to 1865?

• 240,000

• 180,000

• 1865

• 1863

Which amendment legally abolished the institution of slavery?

• 13th amendment

• 14th amendment

• 15th amendment

• 19th amendment

What did the 14th amendment grant to all people born in America?

• Full citizenship

• Right to vote

• Freedom of speech

• Right to bear arms

Which amendment granted the right to vote to all citizens regardless of race or previous condition of servitude?

• 13th amendment

• 14th amendment

• 15th amendment

• 19th amendment

When was the Voting Rights Act passed?

• 1865

• 1870

• 1965

• 1971

Which amendment extended the right to vote to women?

• 13th amendment

• 14th amendment

• 15th amendment

• 19th amendment

What did the 24th amendment abolish?

• Slavery

• Poll tax

• Segregation

• Institutional racism

Which amendment extended the right to vote to 18 year olds?

• 13th amendment

• 14th amendment

• 15th amendment

• 26th amendment

What is the purpose of the 14th amendment?

• To protect the rights of African-Americans

• To protect the rights of women

• To protect the rights of 18 year olds

• To protect the rights of all citizens