Forty-Third Amendment
The Forty-Third Amendment to the United States Constitution was proposed in 1878 but never ratified. It aimed to address issues related to the rights of citizens, particularly concerning voting and civil rights. The amendment sought to ensure that no citizen could be denied the right to vote based on race, color, or previous condition of servitude.
Although the amendment did not pass, it reflected the ongoing struggle for civil rights during the Reconstruction era. This period followed the American Civil War and was marked by efforts to integrate formerly enslaved individuals into society, highlighting the importance of legislation like the Fifteenth Amendment.