Jun 7, 2026Learn about the 13th Amendment, ratified in 1865, which abolished slavery and involuntary servitude in the U.S., marking a milestone in civil rights.

Jun 7, 2026Learn how the 15th Amendment guarantees voting rights regardless of race or previous servitude, ratified in 1870 to protect African American men.

May 31, 2026Learn the years the Reconstruction Amendments—13th, 14th, and 15th—were passed and their significance in U.S. history.

May 22, 2026Learn about the two major U.S. constitutional amendments that failed: the Equal Rights Amendment and the District of Columbia Voting Rights Amendment.

May 17, 2026Learn about the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments that abolished slavery, guaranteed citizenship, and granted voting rights in the U.S.

May 4, 2026Learn why the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments were enacted to abolish slavery, secure citizenship, and protect voting rights after the Civil War.

Apr 15, 2026Learn why Southern states and Democratic politicians opposed the 14th Amendment during Reconstruction and its impact on civil rights.

Apr 6, 2026Learn why the 21st Amendment repealed Prohibition, ending the 18th Amendment to reduce crime, restore freedoms, and boost the economy.

Apr 1, 2026Learn which U.S. president signed the 16th and 19th amendments, enabling income tax and women's voting rights.

Mar 30, 2026Learn about the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments, known as the Reconstruction Amendments, and their role in ending slavery and securing civil rights in the U.S.