The end of the civil war was certainly a time of change, and as times and people changed so should policies governing those people. ... In the PBS Documentary, The Civil War and Reconstruction2 Johnson was far from the leader that the United States needed during this time of change as his political views and beliefs in civil rights were slanted towards the South and its beliefs. ... According to PBS, The Civil War and Reconstruction, in the year of 1865, more than 2,000 black freed men and women were murdered during the negotiation process. ... Worried that the Civil War would have been in...

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The last if not the most important major development in the Constitution during the federalist stage was the establishment of the Bill of Rights. ... The next stage of constitutional development is the Civil War Era, or it really should be called the Post-Civil War Era since everything significant that happened to the Constitution occurred after or as a result of the Civil War. ... Part three entails what may be the most important clause, which is Due Process. ... As the Civil War Era came to an end, there wouldn't be any more major constitutional developments until a ways down the road a...

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During World War I, an extreme patriotism took hold in the United States. ... But, the suspicion and distrust was also directed against German-Americans (Germany was the main enemy of the U.S. and its allies in World War), immigrants, and people who were considered to have "radical"" or extreme political beliefs that were thought to be "anti-American." ... Another event that occurred during World War I, and continued in the immediate years following the war, was the Russian Revolution of 1917 and the successful formation of a Communist or Socialist state in Russia. ... Arrests, searches withou...

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After the war was over the American people knew what it felt like to finally be free. ... Also, during the time of the Civil War, many controversial Constitutional issues arose. ... The many constitutional issues raised during the Civil War brought a lot of attention to Abraham Lincoln and his alleged abuse of presidential power and blatant disregard for the Constitution. ... I will now focus on one of the major constitutional issues that Abraham Lincoln faced during the Civil War. ... During the Civil War Lincoln repeatedly turned to the text of the Constitution as a guide to statecraft (...

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The American government began taking actions against racism during the times of the Civil War, when a war was waged between the North and the South over whether or not the South could secede from the Union and permit slavery. The North eventually won the war, and with the 13th Amendment, slavery was outlawed in the United States. ... Unfortunately, African-Americans faced severe intolerance after the Civil War, as many white people found it hard to accept a former slave as their equal citizen. ... In the 1960s, the African American community overcame even more obstacles with the passage of ...

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Contradictions on the basis of domination in the system and other before mentioned facts led to the Civil War. The Civil War ended slavery, defined national citizenship, extended the protections of civil rights and liberties, established the supremacy of the national government and laws over the other states. ... Another step in the developing of federalism was the reforms during New Deal period in 1930th . ... Another important idea of democracy is the idea of equality and freedom. ... among the other associations people named America. ...

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Developments during this revolution include the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments, which gave rights to ex-slaves. ... 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. ... Although many constitutional changes were being made, things in the states stayed relatively the same as they were before the Civil War. ... After military reconstruction ended in the south things went back to the way they were before the Civil War. ... A few small social changes took place in the period after th...

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Served as Washington's principal aide during the Revolutionary War. ... Eyewitness to many historical events during and after the Revolutionary War. ... Created the first national standing army as major general during the Quasi War; before this point, the American military was composed of disorganized state militias that failed to maintain control of the American people. ... Role in the Washington and Adams Administrations: Washington: Served as Washington's aide-de-camp during the Revolutionary War. ... After the war, Washington promoted Hamilton as the first Treasury Secretary and ...

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This can be clearly seen during the time of the Civil War. ... The document with the map of the U.S. shows how slavery divided up the country and its people. ... Many people thought that slavery was an issue that was moral as well as political. ... Had the Constitution said anything about slavery there might not have been a Civil War. This proves that slavery was a very important issue at the time. ...

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The Civil War, a war where never before and not since have so many Americans died in battle, was largely attributed to our rights, which demonstrated the importance of all American's freedoms. Another of the more recent events that showed how important our rights are, was the Civil Rights Movement. ... One such way would be to support war efforts by doing volunteer work at a war materials manufacturer, or donating war supplies like nylon. ... In conclusion, there is nothing greater we can do for our country and its future generations of people, than reach out to its future. ... Assist...

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Although the president shares power with Congress and the judiciary, he is the most powerful and important officeholder in the country. As the principal foreign policy maker, the president of the United States has become the world's most important leader in international affairs. These responsibilities have grown dramatically from the time George Washington took up his sword during the Whiskey Rebellion to the day Harry S. ... During national crises and war, the power of the presidency has increased to include approval of military tactics, control of the economy, and authority to limit th...

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In our nations civil war thousands of people died for one thing, freedom. In our revolutionary war our people died for two things, freedom and fair government. ... This is a choice we make, and a very important choice. ... The Constitution was drawn up by 55 delegates during the constitutional convention in Philadelphia during the summer of 1787 and ratified by the states in 1788. ... Freedom of religion, free press, and freedom of speech are some of the most important freedoms we have. ...

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"When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation." ... After the end of the civil war in England, and the restoration of King Charles II, England closed its grip on the colonies. ... During the reign of King William all the colonies were forced to accept a royal governor. ... On the eve of the revolutionary war the political situation in the American colonies was still fai...

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These two movements both sought to secure the American promise of liberty and equality for all people. ... Women's Suffrage endured during the time when social standing, race, and gender defined a person's place in society. ... Incidentally, the Abolition movement gave women a rare and untraditional opportunity to be public advocates to the people of America. ... An important woman to mention is a free black woman named, Maria Stewart. ... If a woman advanced her intellect, people thought she would be "unsexed". ...

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These two movements both sought to secure the American promise of liberty and equality for all people. ... Women's Suffrage endured during the time when social standing, race, and gender defined a person's place in society. ... Incidentally, the Abolition movement gave women a rare and untraditional opportunity to be public advocates to the people of America. ... An important woman to mention is a free black woman named, Maria Stewart. ... If a woman advanced her intellect, people thought she would be "unsexed". ...

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Regulating Business During the Civil War years the Supreme Court reached a low point in public esteem, primarily because of the Dred Scott decision and the fact that four of the Supreme Court justices came from the South. After the Civil War the Supreme Court's power began to grow again. ... As the nation entered the 20th century, guarding the peoples" rights against the government became the Supreme Court's most important role. ... A staff of about 320 people supports the justices most of these people, maintenance workers, security officers, and others who serve custodial and ...

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People said the lack of a Bill of Rights left the door open to tyranny such as that experienced during the Revolutionary War. ... Another important amendment to people's rights was the Second which stated that "A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed." ... This is in reference to the quartering of soldiers in civilian houses during the French and Indian War and other times when the thirteen colonies were still under British control. ... During this time people's houses could b...

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What is thought of as "probably the most important and the most satisfactory Act ever passed by Congress," the Judiciary Act of 1789 created for the people a system of courts that would ensure the presence of justice in the new American society. ... The first time period to be analyzed dates from the start of the Court in 1789 to 1867, during which the main focus was on the strength of the Union and the relationship between nation and states. ... Finally, the period from 1937 to 1960, in which individual civil rights were at the center of the Court will be looked at. ... The greatest of th...

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Immigrants to the United States have played an important role in the implementation of laws and the overall reshaping of our government. ... Constitution, as well as the Civil Rights Act of 1964. ... The Society of Sisters, 268 U.S. 510 (1925) Soon after the end of World War, the state of Oregon passed the Compulsory Education Act of 1922, due to the increasing wave of incoming immigrants and the vast number of soldiers returning from war. ... The issue of slavery was not following the Constitutions statement of, "All men are created equal " until the Thirteenth, Fourteenth, and Fifteenth ...

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The Second Amendment is one of the most important laws enacted to protect the right of people of the United States. ... He discusses how the gun control war took on a new urgency during the Reconstruction. ... In my opinion, the Shay's rebellion was more important. ... Senator A.P Butler from South Carolina came up with the suggestion to disarm people by using a cartridge box in place of a ballot box to achieve their political goal during voting times. ... It can be neither an individual nor a collective right, but is in fact a civil right. ...

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A more general and logical definition of a right is a claim upheld by the law, in which case the Bill of Rights becomes important (Benn 195). ... The Revolutionary War with Britain was still quite clear in the American mind during the writing of the Constitution, so the Bill of Rights had full support of the public because it protected citizens against everything which had angered the colonists about the British (Holder 52). ... Certain military powers involve declaring war, raising and supporting armies, regulating and maintaining navies, and supplying milit...

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On the other hand, delegates of southern states actually motioned for equality of white and black people in order to increase the amount of representatives for their state. ... This was important for slave owners" safety since slaves had revolted and run away to join the British during the Revolution. ... This left the question of ending or continuing slavery, the treatment and liberation of bonds people to the motives of the states themselves. It consequently laid the foundation for events leading up to Civil War between Northern and Southern States. ... They demonstrate the progress of pe...

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Aristotle's state was nearly self-sufficient so that the bare needs of life were met and continued "for the sake of a good life- for its people. ... He believed that it was necessary for people to import things that they do not produce themselves, and export those products of which they have a surplus. ... He said that "water, and especially spring water, should be abundant and if possible under immediate control in time of war."" ... But the class most important to maintain the state, Aristotle refers to as the ruling class. ... But each member of the ruling class can not handle both of ...

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During the 1820's and 1830s, Jacksonian Democrats viewed themselves as the guardians of the Constitution. ... As the "leader" of this group, it was important for Jackson himself to support these ideals through his actions. ... As a result of the unequal treatment of the African American's and Irish, many riots broke out during the Jacksonian period. ... Jackson, as president, and other Jacksonian governmental officials contradicted their ideology for personal gain of their party and people. ... This, some may say, could have contributed to the start of the United States...

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For centuries, during the middle ages and up through the 17th century, every English man was not only allowed to have a gun, but was expected to have a gun, or even required to have a gun. ... Americans' experience with the quartering of troops in their homes began shortly after the French and Indian War ended in 1763. ... This violated the precedents of English law that required that all taxation must be with the consent of the people. ... The most important part of the 12th amendment is that instead of casting two votes for President, each elector must pick a President AND a Vice Presid...

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