The American Constitution{the bill of rights}

The American Constitution In this paper I have chosen three historical documents that have played a role in defining significant issues in American history. The three articles are: The Declaration of Independence, written July 4th, 1776 by Thomas Jefferson, The Bill of Rights, December 15, 1791, and The Civil Rights Act passed on July 2, 1964. I will attempt to define the issues portrayed in each document and whether or not the understanding of the issue remains the same today …showed first 75 words of 759 total…

…showed last 75 words of 759 total…triumph for Equal Rights activists such as Martin Luther King Jr. It has paved the way toward equality for all people in this nation. Without the implementation of this Act, our nation would be divided and mass turmoil would exist. Although there are still racial, religious, and ethical debates about this issue, we can rest assured that The Civil Rights Act was a stepping-stone towards complete equality to all who live in this great nation.