Lesson 50 of 84 · Bill Of Rights
⭐ 30 XP🏛️ Civic SquareThe 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments
The 13th Amendment abolished slavery (1865).
🎯 Your mission
Decide what YOU would do in their shoes.
⚡ The twist
A 'fair rule' for one group can be unfair for another.
Mind = Blown
🤯 Women in New Zealand could vote 27 years before women in the US.
Then & Now
🏛️ Knowing this makes you a better voter when you grow up.
The 13th Amendment abolished slavery (1865). The 14th granted citizenship and equal protection (1868). The 15th prohibited race-based voting denial (1870).
Key Facts
Rights come with responsibilities.
People have fought to expand rights.
Courts balance conflicting rights.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2Why did people fight for civil rights?
Why this still matters
Your school has rules. Where do they come from? Who decides them?
Stretch Challenge
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Watch a town meeting or council clip on YouTube for 5 minutes.
For the dinner table
“What's one rule at our house you'd change if you could vote on it?”
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The 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments
Decide what YOU would do in their shoes.
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