Salves could not vote for many years after slavery was abolished.
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There were a limited number of Northern American states where blacks were legally allowed to vote. Blacks residing in the free colonies including Maryland, Delaware, New York and New Hampshire were entitled to privileges of a citizen including voting.
The 13th Amendment abolished slavery. The 14th Amendment states that everyone born in the U.S. is an American citizen including African Americans. The 15th Amendment gives the right to vote to all people.
Amendment 13 abolishes slavery I think 15 let former slaves vote... maybe 14, too
13th amendment is SLAVERY ABOLISHMENT. 14th Amendment is CIVIL RIGHTS. 15th Amendment is RIGHT TO VOTE.
The 13th Amendment to the US Constitution in 1865, abolished slavery but did not give former slaves equal justice among whites. Nor allow them the right to vote. The 14th and 15th amendments were designed to make whites and blacks equal in the USA.