The Reconstruction Amendments: 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments, which abolished slavery, granted citizenship and equal protection, and secured voting rights for African American men.
Infographic illustrating the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments of the U.S. Constitution, known as the Reconstruction Amendments, with each amendment depicted with a relevant image and description. The 13th Amendment (1865) shows broken chains and a scroll stating the abolition of slavery. The 14th Amendment (1868) features a family under an umbrella labeled "Equal Protections Of The Law." The 15th Amendment (1870) shows African American men voting with a "VOTE TODAY!" sign.