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What did the 13th amendment accomplish?

  1. Gave women the right to vote

  2. Abolished Slavery

  3. Prohibited the manufacture of alcohol

  4. Established the income tax

The correct answer is: Abolished Slavery

The 13th amendment was a major addition to the United States Constitution that was ratified in 1865. It abolished slavery and involuntary servitude, making it illegal to own another human being as property. Option A is incorrect because it was the 19th amendment that granted women the right to vote. Option C is incorrect because it was the 18th amendment that prohibited the manufacture and sale of alcoholic beverages. Option D is incorrect because the income tax was not established until the 16th amendment in 1913. The 13th amendment had a huge impact on American society and marks an important step towards equality and civil rights for all individuals.