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The Thirteenth Amendment abolishes slavery, except for who?

a) No exception exists
b) Only indentured servants
c) People deemed criminals
d) Only Black people

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Final answer:

The Thirteenth Amendment abolished slavery in the United States, with the exception of people deemed criminals.

Step-by-step explanation:

The Thirteenth Amendment abolished slavery in the United States, but with one exception. It states that neither slavery nor involuntary servitude shall exist within the United States, except as a punishment for a crime that the person has been duly convicted of. So, the correct answer to your question is c) People deemed criminals.

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