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QuizMultiple Choice

African Americans and Reconstruction

Question 7 • (MACS) 2021 NY-US History CR Summer Quarter 1

When the Thirteenth Amendment abolished involuntary servitude, it became illegal to

Answer
A
emancipate any individual or group.
B
force one person to work for another person.
C
hire workers for low wages and long hours.
D
vote against slavery in a Confederate state.

Explanation

The Thirteenth Amendment abolished slavery and involuntary servitude, except as punishment for a crime. Involuntary servitude means forcing someone to work against their will, so it became illegal to force one person to work for another. Low wages or long hours alone do not necessarily amount to involuntary servitude.

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