Question

Which Social Groups were initially left out of the U.S. Constitution and List any 2 amendments to the U.S. Constitution.

Answer 1

Answer:

1. Social Groups initially left out of the U.S. Constitution were:

a) Women:  They were regarded as chattels of their husbands and fathers.

b) Native Indians and Blacks:  The Indians were not regarded as human beings at all and the blacks were regarded as slaves.

2. Two Amendments to the U.S. Constitution are:

a. The 13th amendment, which abolished involuntary slavery in 1865, but did not make slavery of all forms illegal.

b.  The 15th amendment in 1869 granted Universal Suffrage and accorded women and other social groups the right to vote.

Explanation:

The U.S. Constitution has survived since 1789.  It defines the relationships, rights, and powers of citizens and government.  There have been thirty-three  amendments to the constitution since it first came into full operation in 1789 with some amendments repealing some of the previous amendments.