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This abolished slavery. This is how Lincoln freed the slaves. -
This granted due process of law, protection under the law, and citizenship to all people born or naturalized in the USA. -
The right to vote should not be denied because of race or skin color. (African American males and former slaves right to vote) -
This establishes "Separate but equal". -
With its key founder W.E.B. Du Bois, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People fought for African American rights. -
This deemed that the right to vote shouldn't be denied on the account of sex (Women can now vote)! -
Discrimination because of someone's race, color, religion, or national origin is abolished in the military by Truman (integrated units) -
Racial segregation in public school is unconstitutional (Overturns Plessy V. Ferguson
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Civil Rights against protest where racial segregation on public transportation (Rosa Parks) -
Civil Rights protest (1955-1956) against racial segregation on public transportation (Rosa Parks) -
Focused on civil rights in a non-violent manner. A key founder being MLK. -
9 African American students were prevented from entering Little Rock Central High School by Governor Orval Faubus. Eisenhower deployed the National Guard to protect the students as they enter the school. -
Four African Americans protested racial segregation by sitting at and refusing to leave an all-whites lunch counter. -
Civil Rights activist rode busses to the deep south to help minorities educating them and teaching how to sign up to vote. -
Latino civil rights activist who founded the National Farm Workers Association (later known as the United Farm Workers Union) -
MLK called for civil and economic rights and an end to racism. -
Prohibited poll taxes in elections -
LBJ outlawed discrimination based on race, color, sex, religion, or national origin. It prohibited racial segregation in schools, employment, and public accommodations. -
A political organization that was founded as a response to police brutality against the African American community. That had also used violent tactics. -
Dr. King was assassinated by James Earl Ray in Memphis, TN outside his hotel room. -
It was originally created to address Native American treaty issues and spirituality. This organization addresses incidents of police harassment and racism against Natives.
