RECONSTRUCTION 1865 1877
THE RECONSTRUCTION AMENDMENTS
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12th
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13th
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14th
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Detailed explanation-1: -The 13th Amendment to the United States Constitution provides that “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."
Detailed explanation-2: -The 13th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1962 gave the status of a state to Nagaland and made special provisions for it. Further Reading : Important Amendments in Indian Constitution. Types of Amendments. Formation Dates of Indian States.
Detailed explanation-3: -On April 8, 1864, the Senate took the first crucial step toward the constitutional abolition of slavery. Before a packed gallery, a strong coalition of 30 Republicans, four border-state Democrats, and four Union Democrats joined forces to pass the amendment 38 to 6.
Detailed explanation-4: -Overview of Thirteenth Amendment, Abolition of Slavery | Constitution Annotated | Congress.gov | Library of Congress.