USH.SS.20.B | Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)

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landmark constitutional amendmentsproposalratification1877 to the present

identify (landmark constitutional amendments) #dok1
explain (reasons for proposal of landmark constitutional amendments) #dok2
explain (reasons for ratification of landmark constitutional amendments) #dok2
analyze (the historical context and significance of constitutional amendments) #dok3

I can identify landmark constitutional amendments that have been proposed and ratified from 1877 to the present. #dok1
I can explain why certain landmark constitutional amendments were proposed in U.S. history from 1877 to the present. #dok2
I can explain why selected landmark constitutional amendments were ratified during the same period. #dok2
I can analyze how historical events influenced the proposal and ratification of major constitutional amendments in the U.S. #dok3

Landmark constitutional amendments are proposed and ratified to address changing needs, challenges, or injustices in American society.
Understanding why amendments are proposed and ratified reveals how the Constitution adapts over time to reflect evolving democratic values and protect citizens’ rights.

What are some of the most significant constitutional amendments proposed and ratified since 1877?
Why were landmark constitutional amendments proposed during particular times in U.S. history?
How do amendments become part of the U.S. Constitution, and what challenges are involved in that process?
In what ways have constitutional amendments addressed important social, political, and economic issues in American history?
How do changing historical contexts shape the reasons for proposing and ratifying new amendments?