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1776 North Carolina Constitution
This is the first Constitution of North Carolina. The new state needed some sort of government enforced. This allowed for North Carolina to be able to have government rules. The government had the separation of power, which is the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial branch. This made sure that all of the power was not going to one perso or group. North Carolina's government is very similar to America's government, because we have checks and balances. -
Seneca Falls Convention
This was a protest, lead by women, saying that they have rights, too. They wanted to be allowed to vote. About seventy years later, women were allowed to vote. In the Constitution, it states that all men are allowed to vote and have rights. They did not say anything about the women. And the women wanted to change that. Then, they were restricted on everything, from religion to voting. This led to the women have a voice in the government, instead of just men. -
Passage of the 15th Amendment
This was an amendment added to the U.S. Constitution. It stated that all men, of any race, will be allowed to vote. Before this amendment, only white men, who were mostly wealthy, were allowed to vote. Now, all men were allowed to vote. People that were slaves could vote, and African Americans. The women will not be allowed to vote until later, but this was a great step for America. -
Jim Crow Laws
This was something that was against the African Americans. They wanted to keep that races sepearated. This was against the U.S. Constitution, because the 15th Amendment was just added to it. It stated that all races could vote. The Jim Crow Laws were against the African Americans. They wanted the African Americans to have no rights, and be apart from the white people. -
Passage of the 17th Amendment
This amendment was added to the U.S. Constitution. It stated that the people are able to vote on the Senators, and there will be two in every state. This allowed for people to have more of a say in government. They could vote for the Senators of their choice. America is a democracy, which means it is run by the representation of the people. This added amendment will turn American into even more of a democracy, which is great. -
Passage of the 19th Amendment
This was an amendment added to the Constitution. It gave every person the right to vote, no matter if you are male or female. Women were given the right to vote! (Yeah!) This now give everyone in America a right to vote. America could now be even more of a democracy, now that all of the people are able to vote. Before, just a man's input was in voting decisions. Now, it is the decision of all people. -
Indian Citizenship Act
This was an act so that all Native Americans that were born in the United States are atamatically citizens. This will lead to, now, all people being able to vote in America. Native Americans have had it rough in America. They have been dicriminated repeatly thoughtout history. The Indians had to be less that half related to Indians to be able to become citizens. Now, you can be completely Indian and become a citizen. This is another step toward a larger and stronger democracy. -
Passage of the 23rd Amendment
This was an amendment added to the Constitution. This allowed for Washington D.C. to vote. Since Washington D.C. is a district, not a state, it was not allowed to vote. Now, it can have representation in the government. It can have a say in the government. They can now vote for the President and people in Congress. -
Passage of the 24th Amendment
This was an amendment added to the U.S. Constitution. This got rid of the poll taxes placed on voting polls. At one time, only wealther people could vote because the poll tax was expensive. Since white people were mostly wealthy, the African Americans were, most of the time, not able to vote. With the restriction of the poll tax, now, wheather rich or poor, everyone is able to vote. This is giving free and equal rights to all people, no matter what race or gender. -
Voting Rights Act of 1965
This was started by President Johnson is 1965. This made sure that the African Americans were getting everything they could out of the voting process. This got rid of the tests and poll taxes you had to have to qualify to vote. Now, you had to be of the right age and a citizen of America to vote. In addition, African Americans could be citizens and vote in all of the U.S. elections. These include federal and local elections. This expands on America's democracy. -
Passage of the 26th Amendment
This was added to the U.S. Constitiution. It stated that all people,18 or older and a citizen of America, are able to vote in elections. This enforces democracy in the United States. It is important that everyone's rights are secured. American people should be given the rights of America. No exceptions should be included, unless you do not meet the requirements of voting. This also sets the age of voting to the age of 18, which is when you are able to join in the war, also.
