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Asserted independence from England, allowed the colonists to go to war and fight for their rights as people and individuals.
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First womens rights convention
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Abolished slavery, allowing those of color to be protected under the law, even though their rights were still limited.
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A law that gaurantees the rights of all people, with no descimination..
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All people are allowed to vote regardless of race, color, or previous condition of servitude.
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Women could vote in Colorado before the 19th amendment.
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Plessy attempted to ride in a white only train car and was removed and fined. Within the case he was protected under the equal protection clause.
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Provided anti lynching laws, worked to protect african americans.
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The right to vote is finally given to women.
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No discrimination for jobs based on sexual orientation or race or gender in the government.
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Ended racial segragation in schools
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Free speech for homosexuals.
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Laws banning homosexual acts are repealed.
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No taxes should be enforced on voting/polls in order to ensure all citizens can contribute.
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Outlawed discrimination of voting rights.
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Enforces the Civil Rights Act of 1964, outlawed tests for voting, etc.
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Gay support groups formed, LGBT activists took action to protect their rights.
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Prohibits dsicrimination of sex in education.
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Homosexuality is not a mental disorder nor caused from extreme cirumstances.
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Gays in the military could not serve openly as their sexual orientation until 2010.
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Gays and Lesbians can serve openly in the military
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Denying same-sex marriage is unconstitutional.
