The Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States ('XIV Amendment') is one of the post-Civil War amendments, and includes, among others, the Due Process Clause and the Equal Protection Clause. It was proposed on June 13, 1866, and ratified on July 9, 1868.
The amendment provides a broad definition of national citizenship, which overrides the decision of Dred Scott v. Sandford (1857), who had excluded slaves and their descendants, from possessing constitutional rights. It requires states to provide equal protection before the law to all persons (not just citizens) within their jurisdictions. The importance of the Fourteenth Amendment was exemplified when it was interpreted to prohibit racial segregation in public schools in the Brown v. Case. Board of Education.
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Because of its distance from Britain, Australia was first designed as a penal colony in order to get criminals out of reach.
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Answer:
I agree, but not entirely.
Explanation:
In 1607 the first English colony in America, Jamestown was created. At the beginning the colony depended in Britain for their financial and government needs. However English authorities did not have full control over their colonies in North America.
This opened the way for the colonies to take control at some extend over their economies and self government. It was only after 1700's that British authorities started to impose some control, but it was far too late. Nevertheless The English Legal system was adopted by The American Legal System.
Between 1607 and 1763 colonists of America gained more control of their economy and trade. They developed substantial trade with Native Americans, French, Dutch and Spanish.
By looking at historical evidences, it is apparent that the political and economic dependence of the Americans on the British fluctuated throughout the course of American colonial history.
Finally since the creation of the first British colony in 1607, and until the end of "The seven years' war" in 1763, American colonies gained essential control of their economy and political institutions.
