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Nara: Charters of Freedom: The Constitution: Amendments 11 27 PrimaryNara: Charters of Freedom: The Constitution: Amendments 11 27 Primary
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US National Archives
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9th - 10th
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Nara: Charters of Freedom: The Constitution: Amendments 11 27

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Check here to read the three amendments passed during the Progressive Era, the 16th, 17th, & 18th amendments. From the National Archives and Records Administration.

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