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3.1 The Reconstruction Amendments

In this assignment, you will analyze how the Reconstruction Amendments (the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments) changed the legal and social status of African Americans in the United States by defining new standards of citizenship. You will also examine the significance of African American political leaders during the Reconstruction era, as illustrated in the provided image.

Group 1

Study the image of African American political leaders during Reconstruction. Consider how their roles in government reflected the changes brought by the Reconstruction Amendments.

Source 1.1

Engraved Portrait of Five African American Legislators from Reconstruction Congresses, Early 1880s

Question 1a

Short answer

Briefly explain the events that lead to the adoption of the 13th amendment.

Question 1b

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Identify and explain how the 14th Amendment changed the definition of citizenship for African Americans.

Question 1c

Short answer

Explain how the 15th Amendment impacted African Americans’ participation in government, as shown by the people in the image.

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