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How the Constitution Evolved for All | Chico News
The original Constitution was designed to protect the power of rich white men — enslaved people counted as three-fifths, women not counted at all. But the amendment process changed everything, giving us rights like privacy and due process, and later abolishing slavery, guaranteeing equal protection, and securing women’s right to vote. The Civil War forced America to redefine “We the People” — now including everyone, regardless of race, gender, or identity. Even today, the resurgence of Confederate ideals proves the Constitution’s power: we can disagree fiercely and still coexist, evolving…
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