Question
The 13th Amendment banned slavery across the United States EXCEPT....
1....in western states.
2....in the event of a national emergency.
3....in United States territories.
4....as a punishment for a crime.
1....in western states.
2....in the event of a national emergency.
3....in United States territories.
4....as a punishment for a crime.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct answer is:
4. **as a punishment for a crime.**
The 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution abolished slavery and involuntary servitude, except as punishment for a crime. This means that individuals convicted of a crime could still be subjected to forced labor.
4. **as a punishment for a crime.**
The 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution abolished slavery and involuntary servitude, except as punishment for a crime. This means that individuals convicted of a crime could still be subjected to forced labor.