Which statement best describes the relationship between the Thirteenth and Fourteenth Amendments?
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Correct answer: Thirteenth ended slavery; Fourteenth defined citizenship and protected rights against states
The Thirteenth Amendment abolished slavery, addressing the legal institution itself. The Fourteenth Amendment went further by defining citizenship and limiting state actions that denied due process or equal protection.
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