The 15th, 19th, and 26th Amendments are landmark changes to the U.S. Constitution that expanded voting rights. The 15th Amendment, ratified in 1870, prohibits denying the right to vote based on race, color, or previous condition of servitude. The 19th Amendment, ratified in 1920, granted women the right to vote. Finally, the 26th Amendment, ratified in 1971, lowered the voting age to 18. Understanding these amendments is crucial for understanding the evolution of democracy in the United States.
Match the following terms with their definitions:
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 1. Suffrage | A. The right to vote |
| 2. Ratification | B. Formal approval of a constitution amendment |
| 3. Enfranchisement | C. Granting the right to vote |
| 4. Disenfranchisement | D. Taking away the right to vote |
| 5. Poll Tax | E. A fee required to vote, used to disenfranchise poor voters |
Complete the following paragraph with the correct words:
The ________ Amendment prohibits denying the right to vote based on race. The ________ Amendment gave ________ the right to vote. The ________ Amendment lowered the voting age to ________.
How did the 15th, 19th, and 26th Amendments expand democracy in the United States? Explain your answer.
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