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Amending America

Primary Sources and Teaching Activities on How We've Attemped to Form a More Perfect Union

Prescription for Whiskey for I. F. Johnson
The Bill of Rights and Beyond
"Freedom of Speech" Poster
Women Marching in Suffrage Parade in Washington, DC
Opinion Rendered in the Matter of Wong Kim Ark on Habeas Corpus (by US District Judge Morrow)
New York Times Advertisement
Certification of the 26th Amendment

Amending America

Through the Bill of Rights and rest of our 27 amendments, we have changed our Constitution to protect rights, expand participation and refine government powers. The materials on this page highlight the amendment process and struggles for rights throughout U.S. history.

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Left Column (Top to Bottom) Prescription for Whiskey during Prohibition, The Bill of Rights and Beyond, Freedom of Speech Poster. 

Right Column (Top to Bottom) Women Marching in Suffragette Parade, Opinion Rendered in the Matter of Wong Kim Ark, New York Times Advertisement, Certification of the 26th Amendment.

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Amendments to the Constitution
State Ratifications of Amendments
Creating the Bill of Rights
Freedom of Speech
Freedom of Religion
Freedom of the Press
Petitions to Congress
Eminent Domain
Due Process
Self-Incrimination
Trial by Jury
Suffrage Amendments

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