Question

lesson 3.5 summary
the first ten amendments of the united states constitution, or bill of rights, lists several guarantees of freedom for the american people. the 11th to 27th amendments make certain guarantees for the national government, the states, and for the people.
the 11th amendment bans lawsuits brought by an individual from one state or foreign country against the government of another state. the 12th amendment corrects a flaw in the rules for choosing a president. amendments 13, 14, and 15, known as the civil war amendments, abolished slavery, granted citizenship to people who had been enslaved, and guaranteed the right to vote for people of all races.
the 16th to the 19th amendments were all proposed and ratified during the progressive era, a time of reform. the 16th gave the federal government power to tax income. the 17th called for the direct election of u.s. senators. the 18th made the manufacture and sale of alcoholic beverage illegal. the 19th gave women the right to vote. the 20th, or lame - duck, amendment shortened the time between the day government officials are elected in november and the day they take office. the 21st amendment repealed the 18th amendment.
the most recent amendments were added between 1951 and 1992. the 22nd amendment limited the president to two terms in office. the 23rd gave citizens living in washington, d.c., the right to vote in federal elections. the 24th outlawed poll taxes as a way to prevent african americans from voting. the 25th makes clear that the vice president will take over if the president cannot carry out his or her duty. the 26th expanded the right to vote to those who are 18 and older. the 27th deals with pay raises or decreases for members of congress.
list the civil war amendments and explain what these amendments did.
which amendment gave women the right to vote?

Explanation:

The Civil - War Amendments are the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments. The 13th abolished slavery, the 14th granted citizenship to formerly enslaved people, and the 15th guaranteed the right to vote for people of all races. The 19th Amendment gave women the right to vote.

Answer:

• List the Civil War Amendments and explain what these amendments did: The 13th Amendment abolished slavery. The 14th Amendment granted citizenship to people who had been enslaved. The 15th Amendment guaranteed the right to vote for people of all races.
• Which amendment gave women the right to vote? The 19th Amendment.