The 13th Amendment: Ending Slavery in the U.S.

The video discusses the 13th Amendment, which abolished slavery in the U.S. It explains the amendment's sections, its historical context, and its significance. The video also covers the Emancipation Proclamation and the Civil War's role in ending slavery. A review section with quiz questions helps reinforce the learning material.

What is the primary focus of the 13th Amendment?

• Establishing voting rights

• Abolishing slavery

• Defining citizenship

• Regulating trade

Which states were among the first to pass laws against slavery by 1780?

• New York, New Jersey, Connecticut

• Texas, Florida, South Carolina

• Rhode Island, Vermont, Pennsylvania

• Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi

Who was elected President of the United States in 1860, leading to fears in the Southern states?

• George Washington

• Andrew Jackson

• Thomas Jefferson

• Abraham Lincoln

What was the purpose of the Emancipation Proclamation?

• To declare war on the Southern states

• To create a new government

• To free slaves in states attempting to secede

• To establish a new constitution

Which state was the 27th to ratify the 13th Amendment, making it part of the Constitution?

• Virginia

• Georgia

• New York

• California