Multiple choice

Slavery throughout the United States waspermanently abolished by the

  1. ratification of the Constitution of the UnitedStates

  2. approval of the Republican Party platform of1860

  3. issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation

  4. adoption of the 13th amendment to theConstitution
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The 13th Amendment, ratified in 1865, formally abolished slavery throughout the United States. While the Emancipation Proclamation was a significant wartime measure, it only applied to states in rebellion and did not permanently end slavery nationwide.

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