Asked by ben hen

What was the significance of the 13th amendment?
A.
it required that states pass laws allowing all adult men to vote in local and national elections
B.
it guaranteed that all southern states are required to give all citizens that same rights
C.
it allowed all former states to rejoin the nation after meeting certain conditions
D.
it banned the use of slavery with the exception that it could be used as a criminal punishment

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
D

The 13th Amendment (1865) abolished slavery and involuntary servitude in the United States, except as punishment for a crime.