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How long did it take for the Thirteenth Amendment to be ratified by state legislatures after it was passed by Congress?

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Answer: less than a year

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passed by congress on january 31,1865, and ratified on december 6, 1865, the 13th amendment abolished slavery in the united states. so 11 months.

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