To match each quote with the relevant Reconstruction amendments (13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments), we need to consider the themes involved in each quote:
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"Mr. Madison thought it wrong to admit in the Constitution the idea of property in man." — Charles Sumner
This quote relates to the 13th Amendment, which abolished slavery and involuntary servitude. -
"I wished that I were the owner of every southern slave, that I might cast off the shackles from their limbs." — Thaddeus Stevens
This quote also pertains to the 13th Amendment, emphasizing the desire for the abolition of slavery. -
"Suffrage must wait for education." — Dr. Lyman Abbott
This quote is related to the 14th Amendment, which deals with citizenship and the rights of citizens, including the broader implications surrounding voting rights and the idea of education linked to suffrage. -
"It is easy to protect the interests of the rich and powerful. But it is a great labor to protect the interests of the poor and downtrodden." — Thaddeus Stevens
This quote reflects the principles behind the 15th Amendment, which addresses voting rights and aims to protect the interests of marginalized groups in the electoral process.
In summary:
- Charles Sumner - 13th Amendment
- Thaddeus Stevens (slave ownership) - 13th Amendment
- Dr. Lyman Abbott - 14th Amendment
- Thaddeus Stevens (interests of the poor) - 15th Amendment
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