America's struggle for equality The United States became independent 224 years ago. It would take years for its citizens to construct the framework of the government upon which the nation would be established. The United States was to be a nation based upon the fundamental rights freedom and equality, in which a person would be judged not by their make-up, but by their actions. However this vision of a utopian society was to be short-lived, as …showed first 75 words of 1321 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1321 total…today, and what makes it great, some of the first things that come to mind are the freedom and equality of all its citizens. However what we often quickly forget is the fact that these rights were only established through the struggle, hardships, and persevering efforts of countless Americans throughout history. Each amendment to the Constitution, securing equality, is the result of years of toil and struggle of the minority group of which it represents.