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Which of the following correctly distinguishes the three Reconstruction amendments?

A.The Thirteenth abolished slavery, the Fourteenth established birthright citizenship and equal protection, and the Fifteenth protected black men's right to vote
B.The Thirteenth granted citizenship, the Fourteenth abolished slavery, and the Fifteenth banned poll taxes
C.All three amendments together abolished slavery, and none addressed voting
D.The Thirteenth and Fourteenth applied only to southern states, while the Fifteenth applied nationwide

Explanation

Core Concept

Each amendment addressed a successive problem: slavery's existence, the Black Codes and unequal state law, and denial of the ballot. Together they supplied the constitutional core of Reconstruction.

Correct Answer

AThe Thirteenth abolished slavery, the Fourteenth established birthright citizenship and equal protection, and the Fifteenth protected black men's right to vote

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