Published: January 25, 1861. Treason against the United States shall consist only in levying war against them, or in adhering to their enemies, giving them aid and comfort. No person shall be convicted of treason unless on the testimony of two witnesses to the same overt act, or on confession in open Court.
The 15th amendment was important in that it not only finally gave African Americans the right to vote, but also allowed the most African Americans in history to be elected into public office. Once in office, they pursued laws that provided schools for all children and allowed people of different races to be married.efore the 15th amendment and the Civil War, African Americans, even those who were not slaves, could not vote. The right to vote would imply that these men were citizens, which was not acceptable to Americans at the time.
Period: History Ashley Stanton Subject: How did the 19th amendment change the United States 4-23-2013. The 19 th amendment gave women the right to vote.It was proposed on June 4, 1919 and ratified on August 18, 1920. The impact of the 19 th amendment was enormous it gave women the same power that men had.It created a strong influence and created a huge cultural impact. It gave the women of the era more confidence and a sense that they could accomplish and do more.eriod: History Ashley Stanton Subject: How did the 19th amendment change the United States 4-23-2013. The 19 th amendment gave women the right to vote.