Today, behaviors of the past have been recognized as discriminatory and unconstitutional. ... In the long run, the sins of our fathers has left us all with a burden to bear, one that cannot be erased, and refuses to be ignored. ...

• Word Count: 884
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Simply put, it was a country that formed individualistic ideals from a controversial religious and political past - one with boundless opportunities. ... Some have even said sin was institutionalized as its impact was softened by its very exposure. ... Slavery has been simplified to a part of our gruesome past that everyone - including African-Americans - wants to forget. ...

• Word Count: 1128
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

The "separation between church and state" has been an ongoing debate for a long time in American history. What is meant by this, is that government should stay out of the church's business. Religion has been a part of America for some time now and continues to be now. The first amendment, also know...

• Word Count: 2044
• Approx Pages: 8
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate