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Lesson 82 of 84 · The Constitution
The Federalist Papers
Amendments have expanded rights: the 13th abolished slavery, the 19th gave women the vote, and the 26th lowered the voting age to 18.
Key Facts
1
The Bill of Rights has 10 amendments.
2
Citizens elect representatives to make laws.
3
The U.S. has three branches of government.
Timeline
1861
The Civil War begins
1865
The Civil War ends; slavery is abolished
1869
The Transcontinental Railroad is completed
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2Who is the head of the executive branch?