Why was the 13 amendment was written?

Answer 1

The 13th Amendment freed all of the slaves in the US. The Emancipation Proclamation had only freed the slaves in the Confederacy, and that didn't really do anything, since the Confederacy wouldn't listen to the Union's proclamations.

Answer 2

The Thirteenth Amendment completed the abolition of slavery, which had begun with the Emancipation Proclamation issued by President Abraham Lincoln in 1863. It also prohibited involuntary servitude. The Thirteenth Amendment was followed by the Fourteenth Amendment (civil rights in the states), in 1868, and the Fifteenth Amendment (which bans racial voting restrictions), in 1870.

Answer 3

The 13th Amendment to the Constitution was written because it needed to end slavery. It was ratified on December 6, 1865.

Answer 4

yes there was a need because without it then slavery would still exist - Cassandra Garcia

Answer 5

the 13 amendment was passed because evry one should have the same rights and the should not be treated different because of what the belive and the back ground

Answer 6

The Thirteenth Amendment was important to the US Constitution because it ended slavery in the United States, making it illegal to hold or own slaves

Answer 7

The 13th amendment was passed to not only abolish slavery, it also said that no one, except for in punishment could be put into involuntary servitude