Milwaukee Catholic Home // America 250! The United States Constitution – Past and Present – Dr. Tim Crain (Part 5)

In celebration of our nation’s 250th birthday, Dr. Tim Crain presents a compelling six-part series, “The United States Constitution: Past and Present.” Tracing America’s journey from the thirteen colonies and the Declaration of Independence through the Revolutionary War and the Constitutional Convention of 1787, the series explores the creation of the three branches of government, the adoption of the Bill of Rights, and the Founders’ concerns about executive power. Concluding with the transformative amendments that abolished slavery and secured women’s suffrage, this timely and engaging series offers meaningful insight into the Constitution’s enduring influence as we mark this historic milestone.

Description for Today’s Lecture: Amendments of the 19^th and 20^th Centuries

The American Civil War represented the most catastrophic event in US History. In part five of our presentation, we will review the war, as well as the three Constitutional amendments that followed the Civil War which sought to guarantee the rights of all citizens, regardless of race. We will also explore the origins of Prohibition, and the American Suffragette movement, which led to amendments in the early 20^th Century.