The original US Constitution only allowed white male landlords to vote, but voting amendments have since enfranchised other residents. The 15th Amendment gave African Americans the right to vote, while the 19th Amendment gave women the right to vote. The 24th Amendment addressed poll taxes, and the 26th Amendment lowered the voting age to 18. […]
The Civil War amendments (13th, 14th, and 15th) to the US Constitution were ratified after the Civil War and addressed issues raised by the conflict. The 13th amendment outlawed slavery, the 14th amendment sought to protect the rights of freed slaves, and the 15th amendment sought to protect former slaves’ ability to vote. These amendments […]
The Bill of Rights, ratified in 1791, consists of ten amendments to the US Constitution that establish and define the rights of citizens and limit the power of Congress and the government. They ensure individual freedoms and liberties and set an important precedent for the fluid nature of the Constitution. The amendments cover aspects of […]
