Describe the Lasting Legacy of the Civil War in United States
Initial Post : What do you believe is the most important, lasting legacy of the US Civil War Era (let’s look at the *LONG* era, so approx. 1 855-1875, or, in other words, Chapters 13 and 14) and why? Respond to 1 peer’s opinion.
Peer Response: Evaluate the impact of one peer’s choice. Do you agree that their event had a strong impact? Do you believe that impact was longterm or short term?
Rachel DelPrato
Discussion 4
I believe that the longest lasting legacy of the US Cival War Era are the three amendments that were changed after the end of the Civil War. The 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments were the biggest movements changing the laws of how our country is allowed to treat minorities and slavery. These amendments stand strong today to support the proper treatment of black people, white people, and any other citizens of the United States. Before these amendments were created, if you weren’t a white male you would have little to no rights or legal standings. These Civil Rights Acts changed the way the United States legally was allowed to treat people. While not all the rights we have today were created during 1855-1875 these rights created the base of laws and protections many people have today.
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