Bill of Rights
Important Amendments
March 10th in History
Presidential Trivia
U.S. States
100

This amendment protects citizens from being forced to house soldiers in their homes during times of peace.

3rd Amendment

100

This amendment abolished slavery in the United States.

13th Amendment

100

On March 10, 1849, this future U.S. president became the first to apply for a patent for an invention.

Abraham Lincoln

100
He was the first president of the United States.

George Washington

100

This state is the only one made up entirely of islands.

Hawaii

200

This amendment protects the right to bear arms.

2nd Amendment

200

This amendment gave women the right to vote.

19th Amendment

200

On March 10, 1969, this astronaut became the first person to walk on the moon.

Neil Armstrong

200

This president delivered the famous "Gettysburg Address" during the Civil War.

Abraham Lincoln

200

This state is known as the "Sunshine State" and is home to Walt Disney World.

Florida

300

This amendment prohibits cruel and unusual punishment, as well as excessive bail and fines. 

8th Amendment

300

This amendment guaranteed African Americans the right to vote, regardless of race, color or previous condition of servitude. 

15th Amendment

300

This 1969 hit song by The Beatles, featuring a memorable tune, was released on March 10, 1969.

"Hey Jude"

300

This president is known for the "New Deal," a series of programs to help the country recover from the Great Depression.

Franklin D. Roosevelt

300

This state is famous for its potatoes and is nicknamed the "Gem State".

Idaho

400

This amendment guarantees the right to a speedy and public trial, the right to an attorney, and the right to know the charges against you.

6th Amendment

400

This amendment allowed residents of Washington D.C. to vote in presidential elections.

23rd Amendment

400

On March 10, 1982, this famous rock band released their iconic album "Thriller," which would go on to become the best-selling album of all time.

Michael Jackson

400

This president was the only one to resign from office after the Watergate scandal.

Richard Nixon

400

This state is home to the Grand Canyon and is known as the "Grand Canyon State".

Arizona

500

This amendment reserves powers not delegated to the federal government to the states or the people. 

10th Amendment

500

This amendment lowered the voting age from 21 to 18.

26th Amendment

500

On March 10, 1964, this civil rights leader was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.

Martin Luther King Jr.
500

This president served two non-consecutive terms, making him both the 22nd and 24th president of the U.S. 

Grover Cleveland

500

This state was the first to ratify the U.S. Constitution in 1787.

Delaware