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During the Civil War, it was legal in some states to own enslaved people, but not in others. It was argued when an enslaved person was taken to a free state where slavery was not legal, the enslaved person would no longer be property, but be free. Which amendment solved this battle?

A.
the 13th Amendment
B.
the 15th Amendment
C.
the 18th Amendment
D.
the 20th Amendment

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A the 13th amendment
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Answer:

A.The 13th Amendment

Step-by-step explanation:

13th Amendment-This was created during the reconstruction of the south after civil war. The Amendment ABOLISHED SLAVERY.

15 Amendment-created to give Blacks right to vote which was part of the reconstruction amendments but only deal with freedom of Blacks to vote.

18th Amendment-This one Abolished Alchol.

20th amendment- Moved the beginning and ending terms of president and vice President.

I hope this helped.

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