Question

question 4 of 10
what was true about the thirteenth amendment?

a. it said that slavery was allowed if the majority of people in a state
voted for it.

b. it said that african american males could vote.

c. it said that african americans were citizens.

d. it said that people could be forced to work if they committed a
crime.

Explanation:

• Option A: The Thirteenth Amendment abolished slavery, so allowing slavery via state vote is false.
• Option B: African American males' right to vote was established by the Fifteenth Amendment, not the Thirteenth.
• Option C: The Fourteenth Amendment defined African Americans as citizens, not the Thirteenth.
• Option D: The Thirteenth Amendment abolished slavery except as punishment for a crime, so forced work for criminals is allowed as per the amendment.

Answer:

D. It said that people could be forced to work if they committed a crime.