In this paper I have chosen three historical documents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 or has changed.
The Declaration of Independence was originally
drafted by Thomas Jefferson and officially adopted on July 4, 1976. The issue at hand was the desire of the American colonies to obtain independence from the British Empire. In this document, the thirteen colonies established the desires of equality, life, liberty and happiness. They believed the only way to do so
was by separating themselves from the King.
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