Manifest Destiny
Amendments
The KKK
100
Why did America think they needed to expand west?
It was destined by God to expand its boundaries.
100
What is the 14th Amendment??
Grants citizenship to anyone born in the US or naturalized.
100
What did the KKK do?
Kill African Americans preventing them from their voting rights.
200
What is the 13th Amendment?
No slaves under the United States and cannot be used as a punishment.
200
What is a cross burning?
The KKK used this burning symbol, often placed on lawns, to threaten families.
300
What is this painting called??
American Progress
300
What is the 15th Amendment???
No one can be kept from voting because of race, color, or previous servitude.
300
Lynching
Terrorizing black people and keeping whites superior.
400
Why do officers have to say your Miranda Rights??
They must be read because it's to protect yourself against self-incrimination. AKA you have the right to..blah..blah.
500
Who invented the first newspaper of Manifest Destiny??? (1845)
John O'Sullivan
500
Why do you have you Amendment rights?
To protect yourself from the government and establish you freedom rights.