4.2 Evolution of the Constitution

Learning Targets:

• Select an example of how constitutional government in the United States has changed the meaning and application of any one of the basic principles that help define the government of the United States and summarize the nature of the change.
• Summarize how the 13th through 15th Amendments addressed the aftermath of slavery and the Civil War. 
• Summarize how the 16th through 19th Amendments addressed the calls for reform during the Progressive Era. 
• Cite evidence to show that the Constitution of the United States has been repeatedly amended to extend suffrage to disenfranchised groups.
• Explain the historical circumstances surrounding the adoption of constitutional amendments pertaining to presidential election, terms and succession.
• Describe the unique circumstances surrounding the adoption of Amendments 11, 21 and 27

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► Quizlet Vocabulary Activities

► Study Guide: Evolution of the Constitution
​​​​​​► National Constitution Center: Interactive Constitution
​► Annenberg Classroom Video Lesson: The Reconstruction Amendments
​► Annenberg Classroom Video Lesson: The Progressive Amendments

► National Constitution Center Game: Seize the Vote
​► CommonLit: Was Hard Fight to Get Vote

► Edulastic Interactive Assessment: Evolution of the Constitution
​Click on the link above. Then click on the green "Preview" button in the upper right to take the assessment.