Constitution

Many people were excluded from voting in the past because the Constitution did not specify who may vote. The 19th Amendment then became an ally for women’s rights in 1920. It said outright that someone’s gender could not be a justification for denying them the right to vote. This important amendment demonstrated how the Constitution can change and advance equity and inclusivity in our country. It was a big step toward gender equality. It was a significant win for women’s rights and a potent reminder of the Constitution’s flexibility in responding to shifting social norms. 

The Constitution has seen other significant historical events, just as the 19th Amendment was a turning point for women’s rights. One of these instances had slaves fighting for their freedom. It’s amazing how the Constitution created the framework for change despite not explicitly addressing the issue of slavery at first t. The 13th Amendment changed everything in 1865 by formally eliminating slavery throughout the country. This game changing amendment demonstrated that the Constitution could be changed to address injustices and provide equal rights to everyone, signaling a significant shift in our country’s precedents. It proves the perseverance and adaptability of our founding constitution. 

1 response to “Constitution”

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    Shawna M. Brandle

    These are great amendments to look at! As we’re going to see next week, however, the amendments did not work the same way for everyone. While the 15th and 19th amendmendments did formally extend voting rights, most African Americans (man or woman) could not practically vote until the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

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