... the United States Constitution was initially based on the Civil Rights Act of 1866. The Civil Rights Act of 1866 was enacted after the Civil War and defeat of the southern states, which were fighting to maintain slavery. The 39th Congress submitted the proposed amendment to the states on June 13, 1866. On July 9, 1868, South Carolina approved the amendment, the 28th state to do so. This meant that three-fourths ... issue faced today in the United States of America is related to the 14th amendment and equality. Affirmative action which originated from the civil rights movement three decad...

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