26th Amendment
What is the 26th Amendment
The right of citizens of the United States, who are eighteen years of age or older, to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of age.
what is the bill of rights
spells out Americans' rights in relation to their government
what is the great depression
the worst economic crisis in modern history, lasting from 1929 until the beginning of World War II in 1939
the period of rigorous scientific, political and philosophical discourse that characterised European society during the 'long' 18th century:
What is the declaration of independence
an official act taken by all 13 American colonies in declaring independence from British rule.
when was the 26th amendment passed
july 1 1971
Who first proposed a bill of rights, and why was the proposal rejected?
George Mason of Virginia and Elbridge Gerry of Massachusetts
What caused the Great Depression
the stock market crash of 1929; the collapse of world trade due to the Smoot-Hawley Tariff; government policies; bank failures and panics; and the collapse of the money supply.
What was the major impact of the Enlightenment?
brought secular thought to Europe and reshaped the ways people understood issues such as liberty, equality, and individual rights
What does the Declaration say is the purpose of a government?
to ensure that their rights are guaranteed and protected
who wanted the amendment
senator ted kennedy
Who were the Anti-Federalists, and why did they want a bill of rights?
to protect Americans civil liberties. Anti-Federalist
How did workers respond to the conditions of the Great Depression?
Unemployed workers became increasingly discontent and held street demonstrations to ask the government for jobs or better relief payments.
Who impacted the Enlightenment the most?
Philosophes of France, especially Voltaire and the political philosopher Montesquieu.
What 3 things are guaranteed by the Declaration of Independence?
life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
What was the last state to ratify the 26th Amendment?
ohio and north carolina
What is the purpose of a bill of rights?
to guarantee the individual rights of citizens under the U.S. Constitution
What were the conditions like for the working classes during the Great Depression?
School and rent were additional expenses which many people could not afford.
How did the Enlightenment influence religion
turning religious toleration, a grudging government policy, into freedom of religion, a human right
How does the Declaration of Independence impact us today?
It continues to inspire people around the world to fight for freedom and equality.
What is the 26th Amendment initiative?
Prop. 26 promotes safe, responsible gaming and helps stop and prevent illegal gambling
Who is protected by the Bill of Rights?
everyone
How did the government respond to the Great Depression under each president?
Congress approved President Franklin Roosevelt's New Deal, which provided $41.7 billion in funding for domestic programs like work relief for unemployed workers
How did Enlightenment lead to revolution?
Enlightenment ideals of rationalism and intellectual and religious freedom pervaded the American colonial religious landscape
What is the most important thing about the Declaration of Independence?
The Declaration of Independence is one of the most important documents in the history of the United States. It marked an official step taken by the American colonies toward independence from British rule under the monarchy of King George III.