That eighth grader just so happens to be me, the now college student trying to understand our Nations past and how it links to our present. ... Though the document has add several additions (the Bill of Rights and its amendments) over the 228 years since it was written, the U.S. ... Even though the Constitution has lasted, there are still some concerns that were present at the time of its development that still remain. ... It is unfortunate, but there are always going to be concerns with these tax issues because there is always going to be someone who thinks something is unfair. The Constituti...

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In the period after the civil war, between the years of 1860 and 1877, many changes were being made to the Constitution, mainly the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments. ... There is a picture of the first black man to vote in Document G. This shows how changes were beginning to take place in America due to the new amendments. ... Senator Lot Morill in a speech to Congress in Document F, stated that any change to the Constitution was a revolution in itself, and he is right, because for each amendment to the Constitution, it is the result of a new way of thinking. ... New amendments showed that peop...

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However, over the course of American history, the shape of American democracy and how it was defined has greatly evolved. ... Our early government failed to provide equality and many other major ideals that fit into the true definition of a democratic society. Many Anti-Federalists agreed that the Constitution was a class-based document. ... In the struggle for equality many new amendments were added to the Constitution which leveled the playing field for Americans. ... There have been 27 amendments since the Constitution was ratified. ...

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Many people underestimate the value it holds on many lives and families. ... There are a few references from the Constitution of the United States of America that don't make direct references to the idea of slavery with reparations but I would like to point them out. ... The Constitution is always open for self-interpretation, therefore I will tell you what I see in these amendments. ... If they weren't there to do it who would have? ... Works Cited "Constitutional Amendments." http://www.house.gov/Constitution/Amend.html. ...

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The 18th Amendment to the Constitution, or the Volstead act as it is also known, was implemented to eliminate the sale, manufacturing and consumption of alcohol in the United States. ... There were many cultural changes which had great effects on the nation. ... After many of these reforms were running, the 18th Amendment was passed on January 17,1920. ... Despite how bad the Rural Americans wanted Prohibition to remain forever, it just couldn't be done. The repeal of the 18th amendment, the 21st amendment passed on December 5,1933. ...

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Then they brought the point of how would Northern textile mills be able to produce goods to be shipped around the world? ... The Southerners began to defend their belief through the Constitution itself. They had taken the constitution and found ways to manipulate it to defend Slavery. ... They would point out that there was no actual amendment made to the constitution discussing slavery and most of all no amendment made towards the government even frowning upon slavery. ... Evan after the civil war was finished many slaves stayed on the plantations and continued their work because they ...

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How are we to weight the differences in gun control? ... As a people we are inherently evil, there is no way around it. ... But nevertheless the Constitution clearly states our right to bear arms. ... Some middle ground can be drawn there is no doubt about it, for how long is the question though. ... Anyone who understands this balance understands there is no argument here. ...

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The Second Amendment states, "The right to bear arms." ... So, is there a need to change the constitution? In order to keep guns and other weapons out of the hands of children and teenagers, there should be some "buts" and "exceptions" added to the Second Amendment. ... There are many other, more passive ways to protect against criminals. ... How are they getting a hold of these guns? ...

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Gun control is a touchy issue with most Americans, either you are for it or against it, there doesn't seem to be any middle ground. ... It could be argued that the second amendment is obsolete now, where as when the constitution was written this amendment made more since. ... In fact, on average there are 1.3 such deaths among children per day, including one accidental death every 4 days. ... Our founding fathers put in the second amendment to safeguard our right to bear arms. ... That was a declaration to Britain, but the politicians know how corrupt they are and they also know that if t...

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African Americans faced many hardships and were mistreated very poorly. ... There is so much mistreatment such as racism, sexism, and even ageism. ... As a society we just need to minimize how much we judge and look upon one another. There are a few possible ways to reduce discrimination within our society today. ... In the 1st Amendment of the Constitution it states, "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to p...

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Southern Planter Aristocrats were frustrated with how their government was being ran, specifically the recent influx of Northern dominated influence in the House, and the views of President Lincoln. ... The Southern states felt that their State's rights were not being upheld properly by the constitution, and therefore had grounds to secede from the Union. ... Many southern states even went as far as to pass what was known as the Black Codes, used to enforce the white aristocracy in the South. ... (Patenburg 1) While Black citizens were given there freedom by the 13th Amendment, and th...

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"Who do we hold responsible and how do we correct it"? ... Under the Second Amendment to the Constitution, we have a right to protect our families and our property. They also believe there should be no prohibitions or restrictions on firearm ownership. ... Although many people know this to be true, I think many of the implications of this fact are not well appreciated. ... There are areas of the country where it would be an odd person indeed who did not own a gun. ...

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Why is there a line drawn for the freedoms of a company who wants to promote their product? ... As a constitution states, alcohol industries have the right to sell their product. ... On many alcohol advertisements and billboards, responsibly is also added in to the equation. ... Many billboards or advertisements in major cites are 1200 feet from schools and parks. ... No matter how much you band, advertisement will be everywhere. ...

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Right now there is some sort of censorship being fought out in court at this very moment. ... Book banning should not be a form of censorship, it goes against the Constitution's First Amendment rights. ... Claiming that the content is too inappropriate, these censors are wreaking havoc on students' First Amendment rights. ... America today, has so many different beliefs, that the distinction between right and wrong has become very broad. ... Our country has broken down enough to allow same sex marriages and adoptions, and some how America is going to have to deal with it. ...

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