Which amendment prohibited individuals who fought for the south in the civil war?

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2026-04-18 22:30

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The 14th Amendment, ratified in 1868, included provisions that prohibited individuals who had engaged in insurrection or rebellion against the United States, such as those who fought for the Confederacy in the Civil War, from holding public office. Specifically, Section 3 of the amendment disqualified these individuals from serving in Congress or holding any civil or military office.

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