Civil War Amendments

Lincoln's announcement that all slaves in the South were free.

Due Process and equal protection are guaranteed to all!

The 14th Amendment says that the government must treat all people the same way, called-

The period of rebuilding after the Civil War is called-

If you are born in the U.S. you are a U.S. citizen.

Fair treatment of the law- substantive (what the law says) & procedural (how law is enforced)-

By granting the 13 14 15 amendments, the Constitution expanded-

Slavery is illegal in the United States!

Former slaves are protected by law and are considered citizens.

Former slaves and men of all races can vote.