USH.SS.22.B
Evaluate various means of achieving equality of political rights, including the 19th, 24th, and 26th amendments and congressional acts such as the American Indian Citizenship Act of 1924.
United States History Studies Since 1877 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010
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meansequality of political rights19th amendment24th amendment26th amendmentcongressional actsAmerican Indian Citizenship Act of 1924
Skills
- evaluate (means for achieving equality of political rights) #dok3
- identify (constitutional amendments and congressional acts) #dok1
- explain (how amendments and acts support equality) #dok2
- compare (various means for achieving equality) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can identify significant amendments and congressional acts related to equality of political rights, including the 19th, 24th, and 26th amendments and the American Indian Citizenship Act of 1924. #dok1
- I can explain how specific amendments and acts expanded equality of political rights in the United States. #dok2
- I can compare different means of achieving equality of political rights in U.S. history. #dok2
- I can evaluate the effectiveness of constitutional amendments and congressional acts in achieving equality of political rights. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Various amendments and acts have been implemented to promote equality of political rights in the United States.
- The struggle for equal political rights has involved multiple approaches and legislative actions throughout U.S. history.
Essential Questions
- What are some key amendments and acts that have expanded equality of political rights in the United States?
- How have different means been used to achieve equality of political rights for various groups?
- Why are the 19th, 24th, and 26th amendments significant in the context of political equality?
- How effective have congressional acts and constitutional amendments been in promoting equality of political rights?
- In what ways do different strategies for achieving equality of political rights reflect the challenges and values of American society?