Constitution
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January 31, 1865
Thirteenth Amendment Ratified
The 13th Amendment abolishing slavery was ratified by the required number of states.
February 3, 1870
15th Amendment Ratified
The 15th Amendment was ratified, prohibiting denial of voting rights based on race.
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Sundiata Keita Founds the Mali Empire
Sundiata Keita defeated the Sosso king Sumanguru Kanté at the Battle of Kirina and founded the Mali Empire, one of the largest empires in African history.