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The Thirteenth Amendment was ratified, or approved, in 1864 by states loyal to the Union. It was this amendment that truly freed enslaved Americans.

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Why was the Thirteenth Amendment to the US Constitution so important?

The 13th Amendment is important because it outlawed slavery in the United States.


What is important about the Thirteenth Amendment?

It abolished slavery from the United States. (:


What amendment freed the slaves in the United States?

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What does the thirteenth amendment forbid?

That's the amendment that abolished slavery, so it forbids involuntary servitude.


What is the goal of thirteenth amendment to constitution?

The thirteenth amendment abolished slavery and involuntary servitude


Which amendment abolishes slavery?

The Thirteenth Amendment to the US constitution abolished slavery and involuntary servitude, except as a criminal punishment. There is a link to an article on the Thirteenth Amendment below.


What was the significance of the thirteenth amendment?

The Thirteenth Amendment abolished slavery and prohibits slavery now and in the future.


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Thirteenth Amendment to the Constitution of Pakistan happened in 1997.


When did Thirteenth Amendment of the Constitution of Ireland happen?

Thirteenth Amendment of the Constitution of Ireland happened in 1992.


Which amendment ended slavery andv why was it important?

The thirteenth amendment to the US Constitution abolished slavery in the United States. Its importance cannot be overstated.


What amendment was added after the civil war?

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