Amendments Summarize each, briefly, in your own words.
13. 16th
14. 17th
15. 18th
16. 19th
13. The 13th Amendment abolished slavery and involuntary servitude, ensuring that no one can be held as a slave in the United States.
14. The 14th Amendment granted citizenship to all individuals born or naturalized in the United States, establishing equal protection under the law and ensuring certain rights cannot be violated by states.
15. The 15th Amendment prohibits the denial of voting rights based on race, color, or previous condition of servitude, giving African American men the right to vote.
16. The 16th Amendment allows the federal government to levy income taxes, giving the government the power to tax individuals and businesses based on their income.