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Defines citizenship and equally protected by law.
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The 14th Amendments was passed and it says that granted citizenship to all people born in the United States. (Even former slaves)
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The 15th amendment was passed granting all citizens in the United States no matter race, color, or previous servitude.
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First Women's Suffrage Amendment introduced in Congress, said that all sexs have the right to vote, and shall not be taken away by the government.
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The Supreme Court case that started "separate but equal."
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The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, created as a civil rights organization. Fought for the rights of African Americans.
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The right to vote cannot be taken away because of gender by the central government or states.
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Struck down racially restrictive housing covenants.
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Decided that racial division in public schools are unconstitutional, even if they were equal.
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Rosa Parks refused to give up her bus seat to a white person. Launched the Montgomery bus boycott.
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Outlawed discrimination based on race, color, sex, or national origin.
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National Organization for Women. Fought for equal rights for women and the LGBT community.
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A Supreme Court case that ruled against a "freedom-of-choice" provision, because of more efficient alternatives.
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Supreme Court case that upheld a busing program that was intended to speed up integration of public schools.
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Prohibited state governmental institutions from considering race, sex, or ethnicity in things such as public employment, contracting, and education.