Reconstruction Amendments

Identify the amendment. Former slaves and men of all races can vote.

• 13

• 14

• 15

Identify the amendment. If you are born in the US, you are a citizen.

• 13

• 14

• 15

Identify the amendment. Slavery is illegal in the United States

• 13

• 14

• 15

Identify the amendment. Former slaves are protected by law and considered citizens.

• 13

• 14

• 15

Identify the amendment. Due process and equal protection are guaranteed to all.

• 13

• 14

• 15

Which of the three Reconstruction amendments do you think had the greatest impact? Why?

Is it fair? Based on the idea of due process, decide if the law is constitutional (legal).

• People accused of a crime must be told what crime they’re being accused of

• People are only allowed to vote if they can pass a reading test

• A school that suspends a student must notify the parents and give a reason for the suspension

• People who look irresponsible cannot get a driver’s license

Understand equality and the 14th amendment - Read each fictional law and identify the group that is being discriminated against. Use the word bank for your answers and type the answer as you see it.

You are not allowed to work if you are over the age of 65. ______________________

Understand equality and the 14th amendment - Read each fictional law and identify the group that is being discriminated against. Use the word bank for your answers and type the answer as you see it.

People of different races have to go to different schools. ______________________

Understand equality and the 14th amendment - Read each fictional law and identify the group that is being discriminated against. Use the word bank for your answers and type the answer as you see it.

Public buses and trains do not have to be accessible to people in wheelchairs. _____________________