American Government CLEP Prep Practice Exam

Which amendment to the United States Constitution abolished slavery?

1. 13th Amendment.

2. 14th Amendment.

3. 15th Amendment.

4. 19th Amendment.

The correct answer is: 13th Amendment.

The 13th Amendment to the United States Constitution abolished slavery. The 14th and 15th Amendments granted equal protection and voting rights regardless of race, not specifically abolishing slavery. The 19th Amendment granted women the right to vote, not addressing slavery directly. It is important to note that while the 13th Amendment did abolish slavery, it did not completely eliminate racial discrimination and inequality in the United States. Many civil rights movements and laws have been passed since then to address these issues.