Which of the following statements is true? a. new jersey was settled as a sanctuary for religious freedom b. no north american colonies began as business ventures. c. colonists always held onto the original visions of their founders d. many north american colonies developed differently than the stated purposes for which they had originally been created.

"neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the united states, or any place subject to their jurisdiction." - the thirteenth amendment to the united states constitution, 1865 which statement describes the effect that the thirteenth amendment had on american society? a) male freedmen were given the right to vote. b) slavery was made illegal in the united states. c) ex-slaves were given united states citizenship. d) southern states were no longer allowed to use convicts as labor.