Lesson 54 of 84 · The Constitution
⭐ 30 XP🏛️ Civic SquareThe 15th Amendment: Right to Vote
The 15th Amendment to the United States Constitution was ratified in 1870.
🎯 Your mission
Spot the fair part. Spot the unfair part.
⚡ The twist
Laws change. Power changes who gets to change them.
Mind = Blown
🤯 In ancient Athens, 'democracy' only included about 10% of the people.
Then & Now
🏛️ Knowing this makes you a better voter when you grow up.
The 15th Amendment to the United States Constitution was ratified in 1870. It states that the right to vote cannot be denied based on race, color, or previous condition of servitude. This amendment was a significant step in ensuring that all men, regardless of their background, could participate in elections. Even though the amendment was passed, many people still faced challenges when trying to vote due to unfair laws and practices.
Key Facts
The 15th Amendment was ratified in 1870.
It prohibits denying the right to vote based on race.
Many people faced obstacles to voting even after the amendment.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2What does the 15th Amendment protect?
Why this still matters
Your school has rules. Where do they come from? Who decides them?
Stretch Challenge
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For the dinner table
“What's one rule at our house you'd change if you could vote on it?”
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