The Reconstruction Era
The period after the Civil War was called the Reconstruction Era.
The Americans rebuilt the country and added amendments to the Constitution.
The 13th Amendment was passed in 1865 and abolished slavery.
The 14th Amendment was passed in 1868 and protected rights (life, liberty, property).
The 15th Amendment was passed in 1870 and guaranteed the right to vote to former slaves.
Vocabulary:
Abolish: abolir
Protect: protéger
Guarantee: garantir
The right to vote: le droit de vote
Country: pays
Add: ajouter

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