Constitution DBQ

Constitutional and social developments amounted to a revolution in many respects. The time period 1860-1877 was an era of reconstruction and constant development for the United States. Constitutional and social development was predominantly based around the debate over African American's rights and state's rights. These issues were the main cause of the civil war and remained the debate at hand after the north defeated the south. During this period, the ambiguity of the constitution was …

…enforce another law to punish those not upholding that law. It is well-known that you cannot legislate morality but congress can legislate criminal and civil penalties for violations of civil rights laws. While this revolution was did many great things and set many new precedents, it also magnifies the racism of America. From 1860-1877, numerous changes were made in the constitution effecting the social development and lifestyle of Americans, proving to be a great revolution.