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SOL REVIEW AMENDMENT
REVIEW OF US HISTORY AMENDMENTS
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| BILL OF RIGHTS | The first 10 amendments to the Constitution which guarantees certain protections and liberties to the people. |
| 13TH AMENDMENT | Slavery was abolished permanently in the US |
| 14TH AMENDMENT | States were prohibited from denying equal rights under the law to any American |
| 15TH AMENDMENT | Voting rights were guaranteed regardless of race (to former slaves) |
| 17TH AMENDMENT | Provided for the direct elections of senators to reduce ccorruption |
| 18 AMENDMENT | Prohibition of Alcohol |
| 19TH AMENDMENT | Gave Women the Right to Vote |
| 21ST AMENDMENT | Repealed 18th Amendment Prohibiting Alcohol. |