LAWE646

Explores the history and original understanding of the Thirteenth, Fourteenth, and Fifteenth
Amendments. The aftermath of the Civil War witnessed the adoption of three revolutionary amendments that
transformed the structure of American freedom. The Thirteenth Amendment eradicated slavery along with its badges
and incidents. The Fourteenth Amendment established birthright citizenship and announced the nationalized protection
of individual liberty. The Fifteenth Amendment guaranteed black males the vote, not only in the South but throughout
the United States. Studies original historical documents relating to the adoption and early understanding of all three
Amendments and requires a paper exploring an aspect of this critical period in our constitutional history. Meets upperlevel writing requirement..