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What was amendment 13?

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It Abolished slavery,except for punishment for a crime. Although, slavery was still allowed in Delaware, Kentucky and Missouri. Senate passed the Amendment on April 8, 1864. In Addition, Abraham Lincoln'sEmancipation Proclamation freed all remaining captive slaves.

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The 13th amendment was issued after the Civil War in 1864. It was supported by Lincoln who wanted to abolish slavery.

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