Question

chapter 12: the reconstruction amendments 113 assessment questions 1 the thirteenth, fourteenth, and fifteenth amendments, known as the civil war amendments, were created to ensure equality for the recently emancipated slaves. complete the boxes below by filling - in the reconstruction amendment referred to in each description. an amendment may be used more than once. provisions found in the reconstruction amendments 1. this amendment required states to provide all citizens with “due process of law” — trial by a jury when accused of wrongdoing. 2. this amendment guaranteed voting rights to all persons that were formerly enslaved. 3. this amendment abolished slavery throughout the nation, confirming the intent of the emancipation proclamation. 4. this amendment granted u.s. citizenship to all former slaves. 5. this amendment applied the protections of the bill of rights to the states. reconstruction amendments thirteenth amendment fourteenth amendment fifteenth amendment 2 the fourteenth amendment was added to the u.s. constitution primarily because its supporters believed it was essential to discourage criticism of government policies ensure the functioning of democracy provide citizenship to freedmen encourage more candidates to run for office

Explanation:

1. The Fourteenth Amendment guarantees due - process rights.
2. The Fifteenth Amendment guarantees voting rights to formerly enslaved persons.
3. The Thirteenth Amendment abolished slavery.
4. The Fourteenth Amendment granted U.S. citizenship to former slaves.
5. The Fourteenth Amendment applies Bill of Rights protections to states.

For question 2, the Fourteenth Amendment was added mainly to provide citizenship to freedmen.

Answer:

1. Fourteenth Amendment
2. Fifteenth Amendment
3. Thirteenth Amendment
4. Fourteenth Amendment
5. Fourteenth Amendment
6. Provide citizenship to freedmen