U.S. History STAAR ( State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness) Practice Test

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Which amendment prohibits the quartering of soldiers in private homes?

First Amendment
Second Amendment
Third Amendment
Fourth Amendment

The correct answer is: Third Amendment

The Third Amendment to the United States Constitution explicitly addresses the quartering of soldiers in private homes. This amendment was framed in response to the British practice during the American Revolutionary War, where soldiers could demand housing in civilians' homes without their consent. As a result, the Third Amendment stands as a guarantee that citizens cannot be forced to provide shelter for soldiers during peacetime unless there is a law passed by Congress, ensuring the privacy and sanctity of personal homes. This historical context emphasizes the importance of personal liberty and property rights at the time the Constitution was created.