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The Bill of Rights starts to be part of the Constitution
Although 12 amendments were originally proposed, the 10 that were ratified became the Bill of Rights in 1791. They defined citizens' rights in relation to the newly established government under the Constitution. -
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United States Government
Here I'm going to show you how the Americas became a country and a government. -
The Nineteenth Amendment gives women the right to vote
The Nineteenth Amendment gives women the right to vote. -
The Supreme Court rules that segregated public schools are unconstitutional
The Supreme Court rules that segregated public schools are unconstitutional -
Thurgood Marshall becomes the first American justice on the Supreme Court
Thurgood Marshall becomes the first American justice on the Supreme Court -
The Twenty- sixth Amendment is passed, giving the right to vote to all U.S. citizens aged 18 years or older.
The Twenty- sixth Amendment is passed, giving the right to vote to all U.S. citizens aged 18 years or older. -
The American with Disabilities Act is passed
The American with Disabilities Act is passed -
Colin Powell starts a campaign for volunteerism
Colin Powell starts a campaign for volunteerism -
Sandra Day O'Connor becomes the first woman justice on the Supreme Court
Sandra Day O'Connor becomes the first woman justice on the Supreme Court
