Read the text and answer the question that follows:
Amendment XIII
Section 1.
Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereas of the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction.
Section 2.
Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation.
Passed by Congress January 31, 1865. Ratified December 6, 1865.
The purpose of the text is to ____________.
allow slavery in the United States
describe slavery
give a definition to slavery
prohibit slavery in the United States
