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Summary
Summary
American democracy owes much to the rights guaranteed to individuals in the U.S. Constitution and specifically in its first 10 amendments, known as the Bill of Rights. Each book in the new six-volume American Rights set provides the history of a specific right or rights, from the right to vote to the right to bear arms. The volumes begin with brief colonial history, discussing the war fought by American Revolutionaries to gain independence from Great Britain - and their opportunity to decide what rights every American should possess. Coverage also includes later and ongoing struggles by groups such as women and people of color to gain these rights - both in law and in practice. Students will learn to appreciate the value of these rights by reading of the battles fought to secure them and, in some cases, by learning of their relative rarity around the world. Graphs, maps, photographs, and box features enhance the lively and accessible narrative, calling out important details and bringing this exciting material to life. Providing a wealth of information, American Rights is a thought-provoking, must-have set perfect for the young readers of today.
Excerpts
Excerpts
The struggle for voting rights began with the Revolutionary War and American independence from Great Britain. The first United States voters were adult, white, male, property-owning citizens. After the Civil War, black men were added to the electorate, and by 1971--more than 100 years later--women, American Indians, and young people ages 18 to 20 were granted the right to vote. In this process, the U.S. Constitution was amended eight times, and blood was shed on Civil War battlegrounds and across the South in a long struggle for civil rights. Topics include: Struggles faced by blacks, women, and American Indians to secure the right to vote Laws governing state, local, and especially national elections The recent movement to register young voters for the 2004 presidential election Issues surrounding various voting technology--such as chads and electronic ballots--and potential changes and more. Excerpted from Right to Vote by Deanne Durrett All rights reserved by the original copyright owners. Excerpts are provided for display purposes only and may not be reproduced, reprinted or distributed without the written permission of the publisher.
