Effects of Equality in the Constitution

Thomas Jefferson, our nation's third president and author of the Declaration of Independence, states that there should be a "wall of separation between church and state", then August 23,1963, Marten Luther King Jr. gives his “I Have a Dream” speech, and finally Alice Paul who helped establish the first women's suffrage amendment was presented to Congress in 1878, all have one thing in common, they fought for equality in the Constitution. Between the years 1787 and 1920, starting with the First Amendment and ending with the Ninth Amendment, freedoms of race, religion, and gender came into act. Equality in the Constitution has shaped this country, making it a place of freedom, and effecting the everyday lives of those who live in it.

First, on December 15, 1791, the First Amendment was established allowing freedoms of religion, speech, press, petition, and assembly. This amendment allowed Americans to right to believe in whatever they wish to, worship different Gods, and also the option of going to church or not. Because of this, America is now home to several religions and churches, which is a major feature of this magnificent country. Then again on December 6, 1865, the Thirteenth Amendment was established, which abolition slavery in America. This amendment became a key point in equality, because it allowed freedoms to all races and nationalities. Thus, allowing Blacks, Whites, and Hispanics the ability to eat, live, play, go to school with each other, and most importantly to be joined as one. Finally, the Nineteenth Amendment is written in August 18, 1920, helping theWomen's sufferage cause and allowing freedom among the genders. This is a huge deal in America, because it help settle a balance between the power of women and men. Also, it lead to women being able to seek career opportunities and make a impact on the world, which initially gave America nurses, women teacher, women governors and hopefully someday the first women president.

In conclusion, Equality in the Constitution resulted in religious freedom and freedom of gender and race. These rights are Shown by the Amendments which help shape the world around us and allow America to become a great place of freedoms larger than any other country. Which leads to the everyday lifestyles in this country, without these there would be no more mix races in school, the right to believe in God or not, and the right for women and girls to get an education and pursue their dreams. Equality in the Constitution has indeed shaped this country.