how did the 5th amendment change america
Making the world better, one answer at a time. The 5th has really changed many peoples lifes. Many people wouldnt be able to do as much, if not for the Fifth Amendment. Before the Fifth Amendment, many punshments didn't fit the crime.If someone stole something they were hanged, today you spend a little while in jail for stealing then you are free to go asyou please.That's a drastic chnge.Also many people didnt have a right to plead the Fifth.any people wouldnt be able to do as much, if not for the Fifth Amendment. Before the Fifth Amendment, many punshments didn't fit the crime.