The Tests of the Declaration of Independence The Declaration of Independence of July 4, 1776, one of Americas shining jewel. Created by the philoshophy of great minds, such as John Locke, and Jean Jacques Rousseau. How did it all play out in Americas’ history? The test of time had shown the Declaration it’s full potential. Events such as the Civil War, and Reconstruction had tested the documents will. These events though had a huge affect on …showed first 75 words of 546 total…

…showed last 75 words of 546 total…set forth during the war, and that had freed all the slaves. In 1865, slavery was abolished, and one year later a Civil Rights Act was passed. However things were still not perfect as the south established black codes, which limited the black peoples’ freedoms for a short while. In 1870, the African population did get there right to vote, and then the Reconstrution was ended in 1876. The people were starting to unite, with the African people.