Question

After the Civil War, the United States underwent a period of significant change, known as Reconstruction. In this period, several constitutional amendments were ratified to address issues of civil rights and equality. Which of the following is not a Reconstruction Amendment?

13th Amendment


14th Amendment


16th Amendment


15th Amendment

Answer 1

The 16th Amendment is not a Reconstruction Amendment. The 16th Amendment was ratified in 1913 and established the federal income tax.