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    war with itself over slavery. This war is known as the Civil War. The Civil War amendments (13th‚ 14th‚ and 15th) deeply impacted both black and white people of America. The 13th amendments states‚ "Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude... shall exist within the United States‚ or any other place in their jurisdiction." The 13th amendment officially abolished slavery in the United States in 1865. The amendment freed an estimate of 3 million slaves when ratified. The now‚ legally free‚ former

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    but upon probable cause‚ supported by Oath or affirmation‚ and particularly describing the place to be searched‚ and the persons or things to be seized” (Hudson‚ 2010‚ p.363). In this essay we will explore what is reasonableness under the Fourth Amendment. A discussion of consensual encounters vs. detentions concerning search and seizure‚ we will also discus important cases that shape the fundamentals procedures of search and seizure. According to Rutledge (2010) p.109‚ reasonableness may have up

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    equal pay‚ abortion‚ and divorce. Major‚ influential feminists include Susan B. Anthony‚ a well known suffragist who fought for the right to vote; Hillary Clinton‚ the Secretary of State and presidential candidate for the 2016 election; Malala Yousafzai‚ a Pakistani activist for women’s education‚ and many more. The Feminist Movement essentially began in 1848 when Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucretia Mott organized the first Seneca Falls Convention in Seneca Falls‚ NY. Because the Feminist Movement

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    4th Amendment Essay

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    Indeed‚ the legal protections afforded by the Bill’s amendments were and still are to some degree‚ unprecedented in the world we live in. But‚ despite the lofty mythos surrounding the awesomeness of the Bill of Rights‚ there exists substantial controversy over the interpretation of some amendments. Namely‚ the 2nd and 4th amendments; the 2nd amendment assures the right to bear arms and maintain a well regulated militia‚ and the 4th amendment prohibits searches and seizures of property without probable

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    Susan Wallace: My Hero

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    Susan Wallace You only see the kinds of heroes that can fly and shoot lasers from their eyes in the movies. The real kinds of heros are the ones that make you view the world differently. My grandmother grew up in a very strict home. She has 2 sisters‚ a mother and a father. Even though‚She got married at a very young age‚ she was happy. During her marriage‚ her husband had some problems with drinking. Slowly‚ her marriage went downhill. I’m not going to get into much detail‚ as that’s not my story

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    and 15th amendments to the united States Constitution are sometimes called the “Reconstruction Amendments.” They were passed in order to abolish slavery and to establish the rights of former slaves. It was tough for slaves during the Reconstruction Era because they had “no say” in things like voting‚ equality‚ or education for the children. However‚ I believe the “Reconstruction Amendments” will help free the slaves and protect their rights. I conclude that in 1865 the 13th amendment: neither slavery

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    15 Amendment Dbq

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    Between 1865 and 1870‚ the 13th‚ 14th‚ and 15th Amendments outlawed slavery which "provided equal protection under the law‚ guaranteed citizenship‚ and protected the right to vote" (United States). Unfortunately‚ individual states continued to allow unfair treatment of minorities and passed the ’Jim Crow’ laws allowing segregation of public facilities. "The Civil Rights Act of 1964 outlawed discrimination on the basis of race‚ color‚ religion‚ sex‚ or national origin. It required equal access to

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    been able to fathom the modern men of zeal fighting the “War on Terror”. The modern era has carried questions of how far the Fourth Amendment and the right to privacy should and does extend to protect the rights of the individual. With advancing technology‚ there are more legal lines to be drawn in the sphere of privacy as well as determining how far the Fourth Amendment extends. Some of these topics include government watch lists‚ mass

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    Susan Sarandon is an actress who has featured in various films and TV drama shows. In her own right‚ she has become an advocate for human rights and has influenced the country in many ways. Besides‚ she is an in-depth star in the main role she plays in most movies. Moreover‚ her personal life has defined her individual capacity to influence peoples’ lives positively. In this light‚ the paper will look at her role in Thelma and Louise movie and the character she creates which focuses on an individual

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    Susan B Anthony Essay

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    Susan B. Anthony is a woman of history‚ a civil rights activist who fought for women’s rights‚ anti-slavery laws‚ and fought against alcohol. Not everything she fought for went her way‚ but a lot did during and after her lifetime that had a huge effect on America. Susan was born on February 15‚ 1820 in Adams Massachusetts to a Quaker family. She was the second oldest out of eight‚ and only six of those kids lived to be adults. After the death of two of her siblings‚ her family moved to Battenville

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