The Constitution: The Civil Rights Amendments
After the Civil War ended in 1865, Americans began the business of reconstructing their country, and along with it, their Constitution. Kurt Lash, Professor of Law at the University of Richmond, analyzes the three amendments that ushered in a new era of freedom for all.
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Understanding the Constitution: A 10-Part Series
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Writing the Constitution: Miracle in Philadelphia
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The Constitution: The Limited Powers of Congress
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The Constitution: Presidential Powers
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The Constitution: The Supreme Court
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The Constitution: Our Bill of Rights
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The Constitution: A Nation of States
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The Constitution: The Civil Rights Amendments
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The Constitution: Taxes, Voting Rights, and Prohibition
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The Constitution: A Moral Challenge
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