This free printable is the perfect addition to Black History Month lesson plans. This free activity introduces students to the Civil War's Emancipation Proclamation and the three amendments that gave Black people the same rights as other citizens of the United States. Students will read a fact-filled nonfiction passage, remember key details, and answer questions to assess their comprehension.

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