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Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: The 24th Amendment Ended the Poll Tax

For Students 9th - 10th
Some American citizens were never able to exercise their voting rights because of the poll tax. Learn about the intentions behind prohibiting poor Americans from voting, and how the 24th Amendment to the Constitution banned the poll tax.
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Other

Black Baltimore 1870 1920: The Fifteenth Amendment Parade and Celebration

For Students 3rd - 8th
Contains a great picture and description of the Fifteenth Amendment parade that was held in Baltimore, to emphasize its importance. Provides links to other civil rights articles.
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Thomson Reuters

Find Law: u.s. Constitution: Twenty Sixth Amendment

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides the text and a summary of the 26th Amendment (Reduction of Voting Age Qualification).
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Handout
Siteseen

Siteseen: Government and Constitution: 26th Amendment

For Students 9th - 10th
Short, simple summary with the full text of the 26th amendment detailing giving 18-year-olds the right to vote.
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Article
Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Civil Rights Act of 1957

For Students 9th - 10th
Informative article on the Civil Rights Act of 1957 that was intended to protect the right of African Americans to vote.
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Article
Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Voting Rights Act of 1965

For Students 9th - 10th
The Voting Rights Act of 1965 was enacted to prevent discrimination and protect voting rights. It was signed into law by President Lyndon Johnson on August 6, 1965, to safeguard the right to vote of Black Americans and ban the use of...
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Handout
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Classroom: 15th Amendment Ratified

For Students 9th - 10th
The 15th Amendment was passed in 1870. A synopsis of what it stands for is presented here.
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Article
Social Studies for Kids

Social Studies for Kids: Sojourner Truth: Voice for Abolition and Women

For Students 1st - 5th
Born into slavery and never able to read or write, Sojourner Truth nonetheless was a tired and famous advocate for both abolition and women's voting rights.