It seems like you're referring to key constitutional amendments and legislative acts that addressed slavery, voting rights, and citizenship for African Americans in the United States. Here’s a brief overview of the relevant amendments:
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Abolition of Slavery: The 13th Amendment to the United States Constitution, ratified in 1865, officially abolished slavery in all areas of the United States. It states: "Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction."
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Voting Rights for African American Men: The 15th Amendment, ratified in 1870, granted African American men the right to vote. It prohibits the federal and state governments from denying a citizen the right to vote based on "race, color, or previous condition of servitude."
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Citizenship for African Americans: The 14th Amendment, ratified in 1868, granted citizenship to "all persons born or naturalized in the United States," which included former slaves. It provided a broad definition of citizenship and aimed to protect the civil rights of African Americans.
These amendments were major milestones in the struggle for civil rights and laid the groundwork for future legislation and movements aimed at achieving equality in the United States.
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