A 16-Year-Old Child does not have the Personal Experience to Influence the Future of the Country
Words: 1166 Pages: 4 2363Have you ever wanted to do something but couldn't? Well, that's how most 16- and 17-year-olds feel. In 1776, when the United States was formed, only certain people could vote. These people were white men who were over 21 and owned land. Nearly a century later, the 15th amendment was added to the U.S. Constitution. This amendment eliminated racial barriers, but some states didn't like this and continued to discriminate against people. In 1920, women nationwide gained the ability to […]