Genocide In Rwanda

13th Amendment

Dec 2, 1865

Amendment Stops slavery.It Freed every slave in the US.

15thAmendment

Dec 2, 1869

Gives most males the chance to vote. It gives them a chance to speak their opinion.

Voting Rights For African Americans

Dec 2, 1896

Southern States try to take away voting rights for African Americans. Some laws Passed restrictiong their voting rights.

SupremeCourt Rules

Dec 2, 1898

Supreme Court Says "Gramdfather Clause" is unfair. It Helped more African Americans vote.

Genocide In Rwanda

Period: Dec 2, 1900 to Dec 2, 2000

19th Amendment

Dec 2, 1920

Women Gain Voting Rights. Women are able to vote for their beliefs.

Supreme Court Rules Poll Taxes

Dec 2, 1937

Supreme court says that poll taxes are alright. Many places bein to tax and limit voting ablility for citizens.

24th Amendment

Dec 3, 1964

Poll Taxes are outlawed. People who couldnt afford poll taxes are able to vote once again.

Freedom Summer

Dec 3, 1964

Attempt to give African-Americans The right to vote. Mississippi is greatly affected.

VotingRights

Dec 3, 1965

Act Bans discriminaton in elections. It makes things balanced and fair.