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Key Amendments
Important civil and voting rights ammendments
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 13th Amendment | Outlawed slavery |
| 14th Amendment | Defined citizenship and gave former slaves citizenship |
| 15th Amendment | Gave African American men the right to vote |
| 19th Amendment | Gave women the right to vote |
| 24th Amendment | Banned poll taxes |
| 26th Amendment | Lowered voting age from 21 to 18 years old |