The Passage of the 13th Amendment

Even though the North was winning the war, and even though it seemed like the South would be force to unconditionally surrender. Read the articles, watch the video, and answer the associated questions.



Read the following article that explains how the process went

The Passage of the 13 Amendment


1. What made the passage of this amendment so difficult, even though most of the South was not even voting in the government?


Watch this video to see just how difficult the debate was.

2. What has Lincoln come to realize at this point in the war?


Now read this short word document from the speeches of Thaddeus Stevens before the Congress in support of the 13th Amendment.


The Speeches of Thaddues Stevens

This will open in a word document.

3. Provide a few quotes from these speeches that really stand out to you.


4. What can we learn from Thaddeus Stevens about the power of standing for principle in difficult times?