13th amendment
who created the 13th amendment
Abraham Lincoln
what was the Purpose of the Constitution
to replace the Articles of Confederation
_____________________ was chosen the write the first draft of the Declaration of Independence.
Thomas Jefferson.
What is one way that slaves could get captured.
born into it and sold by parents.
What were the black codes, and which states had them?
Black Codes were created post emancipation and were passed/created in order to restrict the behaviors of former slaves, and African Americans. These were primarily in the Southern states
Main concept of the 13th amendment
to abolishment of slavery.
what amendment in the Constitution that is related to slavery
the 13th amendment
Why was the Declaration of Independence written?
to declare freedom from Britain.
How were the slaves sold?
an auction
how did black codes affect African Americans' day to day life?
Many were in constant fear of being beaten or killed.
what year was the 13th amendment created
January 31, 1865
what was the first five amendments.
1.) Freedom of Religion and Expression 2.) Right to Bear Arms 3.) Quartering of Soldiers 4.) Security from unreasonable Searches and Seizures 5.) Right of Due Process of Law.
his Congress was the "glue" that held the 13 states together during the Revolutionary War. They were responsible for making laws for the new nation and helping the states work together.
Confederation Congress
why did the abolitionist buy the slaves?
They bought them so they could set them free.
Were slaves really free after freedom was abolished?
African Americans were free but there were many racist laws preventing from doing this actual free men were able to do.
what was the importance of the 13th admendment
it created equal rights for all people living in America?
when was the Constitution made.
September 17, 1787.
Why was the Declaration of Independence a dangerous idea?
if the Americans lost the Revolutionary War, the people who signed the Declaration of Independence would be accused of treason.
on average how much did slaves cost.
about $1,000.
When was the first black code created?
created in 1865-1866
who helped Lincoln pass the 13th amendment
Republican Party
what is the Preamble of the Constitution
We the people of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Prosperity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United Sates of America.
do last!! (worth 1,000 points) How does the Declaration of Independence effect people today?
people can use the Declaration of Independence to prove that all people have certain rights that the government cannot take away. It helps everyone have equal rights.
double jeopardy!!!! (place wagers) what were the five different countries that had slave factories and how did they differentiate their slaves
Great Britain, Portugal, Dutch, France, u.s
Which part of the United States generally had stricter and worse slaves codes?
The South