The Civil War Has Ended! Now What? - 15th Amendment

This is lesson 3 of 3 in a mini-unit integrating civics and US History. Students will unpack the 15th Amendment and discuss the impact of the amendment on citizenship and guaranteed freedoms for African Americans. Students will explore the consequences of the 15th Amendment and review connections between the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments. Students will review their impact on the idea of citizenship in the United States and the Freedoms these amendments guaranteed by completing a project.
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Subject(s): Social Studies
Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Internet Connection, Overhead Projector, Microsoft Office
Instructional Time: 45 Minute(s)
Keywords: 15th Amendment, grandfather clauses, literacy tests, poll taxes, citizenship, voter turnout
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Unit/Lesson Sequence,  Worksheet,  Project,  Presentation/Slideshow,  Resource Collection
Instructional Design Framework(s): Direct Instruction, Confirmation Inquiry (Level 1)
Resource Collection: Summer 2023 Integrated Civics and Social Studies

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