Question

Why was the 13th Amendment not enough to guarantee freedom and equality for black citizens?
PLZ ANSWER

Answer 1

Is this multiple choice or free answer?

Answer 2

its a free answer

Answer 3

Well the 13th amendment only abolished slavery (unless as a punishment), so your free answer should talk about the other forms of discrimination that continued, such as Jim Crow laws.

Answer 4

thank you so much

Answer 5

You can also look at the separate but equal doctrine, as it related to schools, restaurants, etc