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Amending the Constitution: What Really Changes (HS)

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Grade Level High School
Location United States
Time Period 1700-1799, 1800-1899, 1900-1999
Topic Civics and Government

Overview

What are the paths to political change? What choices are available and why have certain options been chosen for different causes? In this lesson to supplement a standard US History survey course, explore those instances when a Constitutional Amendment has been the method of choice. Often unwieldy, it was perceived as the most effective means available, in the case of two long standing goals: Votes for Women and the Prohibition of Alcohol. More importantly, did it accomplish changes intended??

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