The post discusses the experiences of colonists and framers' challenges during the establishment of the U.S. Constitution, highlighting the aim of promoting social equality and defining citizenship following the Civil War. It reflects on President Andrew Johnson's 1866 speech which led to transformative amendments (13th, 14th, and 15th) known as the 'second founding.' The post emphasizes the necessity of these changes to address long-standing social inequalities initiated by slavery.

1. Discussion Post: The Constitution 19 19 Think about the discussion in chapter two on what the
led to the "second founding", the experiences of the colonists, and issues the framers
encountered in establishing the constitution. What was the primary aim of the framers of the
Constitution in creating that document? Why did they think it was necessary? What did they
hope to accomplish and avoid? Overall, do you think they were successful? Why or why not?
Write approximately 3 paragraphs in response to the assignment, then make constructive
comments on the posts of at least 2 other students. If you agree or disagree with one of your
classmates responses respectfully give a detailed response as to why. Saying"I agree" or "I
disagree" alone will not count as a constructive response to others' work.
Solution
In 1865-86, the U.S. was in a dilema. The Civil War was over. President Lincoln was dead. And
the nation was beginning to face a series of unanswerable questions in the after result of the Civil
War like:
How does the U.S. answer the Declaration of Independence’s call for equality?
How does the country define what it means to be a U.S. citizen?
How broadly should the right to vote be like?
And what role should the federal government play in protecting the civil rights of all?
These are the some of the questions raised post Civil War after Lincoln's death. In answer to
them the FED Govt led by President Andrew Jhonson of republican party gave a speech in 1866.
The major part of his speech was indicating some enormous changes in constitution of U.S by
the results of Civil War.
As a result of this U.S 's first Civil Rights bill passed on APR 1866 along the amendments in the
constitution took place (13,14,15th ) which was termed as Second Founding.
I do think it is necesarry to bring some social equality in the times .As many years the Slave
System was in act in U.S and it is one of the Sparking cause for the Civil War.
Yes, It could able to restrict the nerves of the people who are suppressed over year without
getting provoked.