AP US Historymediummcq1 pt
Which amendment formally abolished slavery in the United States?
A.13th Amendment
B.16th Amendment
C.14th Amendment
D.15th Amendment
Explanation
Core Concept
The 13th Amendment (1865) abolished slavery throughout the United States, making the Emancipation Proclamation's wartime measure permanent and universal.
Correct Answer
A13th Amendment
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