Legal Actions

Worksheet Description

The worksheet is a matching activity that aims to connect significant legal actions and amendments related to civil rights with their respective achievements in American history. Listed are several constitutional amendments (13th, 14th, 15th, 19th, 24th) and landmark legislative acts (Civil Rights Act, Voting Rights Act, Affirmative Action), along with a list of their accomplishments, such as abolishing slavery, giving African-American men the right to vote, and making discrimination illegal in public places. Students must match each legal action to its corresponding outcome or purpose as stated in the list.

This worksheet is designed to teach students about the historical advancements in civil rights through constitutional amendments and legislative acts. It seeks to enhance the students’ understanding of how each legal change contributed to the civil rights movement and the development of equal rights in the United States. The activity reinforces knowledge of the legal framework that supports civil rights and encourages students to think about the impact of these laws on society. Through this exercise, students learn not just historical facts, but also the tangible results of legal actions in the pursuit of justice and equality.