Lincoln helped to permanently end slavery in America by pushing Congress to pass what Amendment?
1 Answer
Dec 21, 2015
On April 8, 1864, Congress passed the 13th amendment. This amendment abolished slavery and involuntary servitude.
Explanation:
In 1863, many slaves were declared free by Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation. However, the 13th amendment was necessary to secure the abolition of slavery after the civil-war.
