Question

chart skills what three constitutional amendments were passed during the civil war and reconstruction periods? what was the purpose of each?

Explanation:

The question is about constitutional amendments during the Civil War and Reconstruction, which falls under History (a subfield of Social Science). The three amendments are the 13th, 14th, and 15th. The 13th abolished slavery, the 14th granted citizenship and equal protection, and the 15th gave African American men the right to vote.

Answer:

• 13th Amendment: Abolished slavery and involuntary servitude (except as punishment for a crime).
• 14th Amendment: Granted citizenship to all persons born or naturalized in the U.S., guaranteed equal protection under the law.
• 15th Amendment: Prohibited the denial of the right to vote based on race, color, or previous condition of servitude (granted African American men the right to vote).