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The XV (15th) Amendment (1867) gave voting rights to black men. Women didn't gain the right to vote until the 19th in 1920. In 1971 the right to vote at 18 was changed from 21 with the 26th.
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The 15th Amendment extended suffrage to African American men, prohibiting the denial of voting rights based on race or color. The 19th Amendment granted suffrage to women, giving them the right to vote. The 24th Amendment specifically banned poll taxes, a requirement that had been used to disenfranchise African Americans. Lastly, the 26th Amendment lowered the voting age from 21 to 18, granting suffrage to 18-20 year olds.
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What amendment extended individual rights?
There are several amendments in the Constitution that establish individual rights. The first ten amendments, which are also known as the Bill of Rights guarantee personal liberty. In addition, the Fifteenth (the right to vote), Nineteenth( women's suffrage), twenty-fourth(extended suffrage) and twenty-sixth amendments(extended suffrage).
Who or what is responsible for the extended suffrage?
Humans.
Which amendments extended individual rights?
The following amendments extended individual rights. The 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, and 14th amendments all extended individual rights.
What state extended suffrage to women before the 1920's?
Wyoming.
How has America expanded citizenship since the Constitution was written?
The Fifteenth and Nineteenth Amendments expanded suffrage.
How was America expanded citizenship since the Constitution was written?
The Fifteenth and Nineteenth Amendments expanded suffrage.
What are facts about the amendments?
to secure male suffrage and the right for people to vote
What amendments are considered social amendments?
The Amendments are 7, 13, and 14. They deal with civil trial cases and the civil rights movement. *In a broader context, women's suffrage (19) could also qualify.
How many amendments deal with extended individual rights?
The first 10 in the bill of rights (1-10) and Amendments 13, 15, 19, 21, and 26. That is 15 total.
What amendment extended suffrage to nearly half of all Americans citizens?
18th
Which amendments deal with voting?
There are four amendments that deal with voting rights. They are the 15th, 19th, 24th, and 26th Amendment.
How were the suffrage rights extended in the 1800s?
Removing property qualifications
