<human>:  What were the consequences of the Civil War?
<bot>: The consequences of the Civil War were far-reaching and profound. It changed the United States economically, politically, and socially. Economically, the Union emerged far more powerful than the Confederacy, and the North imposed tariffs and taxes to help them rebuild. Politically, the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments were passed, abolishing slavery, granting citizenship to African Americans, and protecting their voting rights. Socially, freed African Americans faced numerous difficulties in adapting to their new status, especially in the South where racism and discrimination were widespread.