Lesson 51 of 84 · Government
⭐ 30 XP🏛️ Civic SquareAmendments That Changed America
Amendments are changes made to the Constitution that can improve the rights and laws of the country.
🎯 Your mission
Learn how the rule got made — and who it serves.
⚡ The twist
Laws change. Power changes who gets to change them.
Mind = Blown
🤯 Women in New Zealand could vote 27 years before women in the US.
Then & Now
🏛️ Knowing this makes you a better voter when you grow up.
Amendments are changes made to the Constitution that can improve the rights and laws of the country. Some amendments have had a big impact on American history. For example, the 13th Amendment ended slavery, and the 19th Amendment granted women the right to vote. These important changes show how the Constitution can adapt to make the nation fairer and more just for everyone.
Key Facts
Amendments change the Constitution.
The 13th Amendment ended slavery.
The 19th Amendment gave women the right to vote.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2What is an amendment?
Why this still matters
Your school has rules. Where do they come from? Who decides them?
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