officially abolished slavery in all areas of the United States
granted African American men the right to vote
granted African Americans in the United States citizenship
The Emancipation Proclamation officially abolished slavery in all areas of the United States. It was issued by President Abraham Lincoln on January 1, 1863, during the American Civil War.
The Fifteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution granted African American men the right to vote. It was ratified on February 3, 1870, and prohibits the denial of voting rights based on race, color, or previous condition of servitude.
The Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution granted citizenship to all persons born or naturalized in the United States, including African Americans. It was ratified on July 9, 1868, and provided equal protection under the law and due process to all citizens.