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US History
amendments
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 1 | freedom of speech |
| 4 | no unlawful search and seizure |
| 5 | due process (right to remain silent) |
| 6 | trial by jury |
| 13 | end of slavery |
| 14 | citizenship was given to blacks |
| 15 | African Americans were given the right to vote |
| 16 | income tax |
| 17 | direct election of senators |
| 18 | prohibition |
| 19 | women's suffrage. women were given the right to vote |
| 21 | prohibition ended. People were no allowed to buy, sell and drink alcohol. It repealed the 18th amendment |
| 22 | limits the term of a presidency to 2. |
| 24 | no poll tax. No payment for the right to vote |
| 26 | voting age is set at 18 |