by Duchess Harris (Author), Samantha Bell (Author)
The Thirteenth Amendment was passed after the end of American Civil War. It was meant to abolish slavery, but there was a loophole. The amendment allowed slavery as a form of criminal punishment. The Thirteenth Amendment and Its Legacy explores the link between the amendment and the mass incarceration of African Americans today. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Number of Pages: 48
Dimensions: 0.3 x 9.3 x 7.3 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: August 01, 2019
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Thirteenth Amendment and Its Legacy
Interest Level: Middle Grades, 4-8
Reading Level: 5.7
Point Value: 1