What is the best explanation for why the federal government instituted the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments to the Constitution?

a.

The Emancipation Proclamation did not provide legal protection for the civil rights of African Americans.

b.

The Emancipation Proclamation was not taken seriously by most Southern states.

c.

The Emancipation Proclamation gave freed slaves too many privileges.

d.

The Emancipation Proclamation prevented freed slaves from having the same civil rights as others.

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27 December, 10:30

What is the best explanation for why the federal government instituted the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments to the Constitution?

a.

The Emancipation Proclamation did not provide legal protection for the civil rights of African Americans.

b.

The Emancipation Proclamation was not taken seriously by most Southern states.

c.

The Emancipation Proclamation gave freed slaves too many privileges.

d.

The Emancipation Proclamation prevented freed slaves from having the same civil rights as others.

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Joey Holland · Answer 1

A. The Emancipation Proclamation did not provide legal protection for the civil rights of African American.

The Emancipation Proclamation did not give them any specific rights except for their freedom. It made it illegal to own a person, but they still experienced racism. The government created the 14th and 15th Amendment to provide them with some basic rights.