Empower Young Voters with the 26th Amendment!

Bring U.S. history to life with this engaging reading comprehension worksheet on the 26th Amendment!

Students will explore:

• The historical context that led to lowering the voting age from 21 to 18.
• Compelling arguments for and against youth suffrage.
• The lasting impact of the 26th Amendment on American democracy.

This resource features:

• Informative Text: Clear and concise explanation of the 26th Amendment.

• Varied Question Formats: Multiple Choice, True/False, Fill-in-the-Blank, and Short Answer questions promote critical thinking.

• Primary Source Analysis: Students analyze a quote from the movement for deeper understanding.

• Answer Key: Saves you time and ensures effortless grading.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the significance of the 26th Amendment.
• Analyze the historical context surrounding the 26th Amendment.
• Evaluate arguments for and against lowering the voting age.
• Explain the concept of civic responsibility and its connection to voting.
• Consider the lasting impact of the 26th Amendment on American democracy.

Common Core Standards Addressed:

• RI.5.1: Quote accurately from a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.
• RI.5.2: Determine the central ideas or author's purpose of a text, and provide an objective summary.
• RI.5.3: Explain the relationships or interactions between ideas in a text, including cause-effect relationships.
• SS.5.CN.1.2: Describe the roles of the President, Vice President, Congress, and the Supreme Court in the United States government.

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