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Wasn't granted freedom after owner died. He sued, but Supreme Court did not allow.
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A document freeing slaves in Southern Confederate states.
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Abolished slavery, or involuntary work
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Allowed citizenship to freed slaves
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African American men can now vote
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They enforced racial segregation until 1965
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It upheld the constitutionality of racial segregation laws for public facilities as long as the segregated facilities were equal in quality – a doctrine that came to be known as "separate but equal".
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Resisted the current violence against people of color.
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Women's suffrage
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1st Black Major League baseball player
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Abolished separate school based on race
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Nine black students went to a school
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Initiated a strong federal civil rights bill in congress
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Expanded voting to blacks in the South
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Raised awareness of the civil rights movement
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Monitored police activities in black communities
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NOW's purpose was to promote feminist ideals
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MLK Jr. was killed
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All US citizens have equal rights
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No one can be discriminated against because of sex
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legalized abortion