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The amendment which abolished slavery and involuntary servitude was the

a.13th amendment.
b.14th amendment.
c.15th amendment.
d.16th amendment.

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The 13th amendment.
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Answer:

Option A, 13th amendment, is the right answer.

Step-by-step explanation:

Amendment Thirteenth to Constitution of the United States abolished slavery and involuntary subjugation, except as a penalty for a misdemeanor, in the United States.

On 6th December 1865, the amendment was approved by the expected number of states and William H. Seward, the Secretary of State announced the adoption of the amendment.

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