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Dred Scott Decision
Dred Scott was a black slave that wanted his freedom, and took it to the court system of the United States. The supreme court denied his plea, saying that no negros were ever going to be citizens. This invalidated the Missouri compromise of 1820 and made northern abolitionists mad. This led to the electing of Abraham lincoln in 1860, which led to equal rights and freedom for african americans. -
Lincoln Assassination
Abraham Lincoln was the first American President to be assassinated. It was a plan conducted to bring back the confederate ideas of slavery and white supremecy, and was carried out by actor John Booth. The assassination brought more people together to keep his works going, and people called him "the greatest man they had ever known". -
Social Security (OASDI)
Social Security refers to the Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (OASDI) federal program. It is primarily funded through payroll taxes, but it is the largest government program and cost the greatest in the American Budget. It is estimated that social security helps to keep over 40% of people that are over the age of 65 out of poverty, by sending them checks every month. -
McCarthy Hearings
These were a series of investigations that investigated accusations made on the United States Army and Mccarthy. He was accused of giving extra protection to a friend named David Schine. He was found guilty, and since then many laws have been enforced within the government system . -
Brown Vs. Board of Education
This case took on segregation within public schools. The court decision was a 9 to 0 vote, and integrated the schools, because seperating schools based upon race was unequal. This gave blacks more of an opportunity to go to a good public school, and have a more open and fair society. -
Gideon Vs. Wainwright
By the 14th amendment, every state must give an attorney to those who cannot afford one. Although Gideon was not freed, he got a new trial because he was not given an attorney the first time. This is a huge landmark, because many people cannot afford their own attorney, which gives equality to everyone. -
Medicaid
Kansas Medicaid Information
Medicaid is a health service funded by the state and federal government. It is a law that medicaid must cover certain groups such as low income and single mothers. Today, medicaid helps many families have health insurance who can't afford it. -
Voting Rights Act of 1965
The voting rights act gave African Americans a right to vote without literacy tests and poll taxes. By 1968, more than 60% of african americans were voting, which means more african americans were elected into public office. It opened the doors for many things later to come, like the african american president that we have now. -
Watergate Scandal
The watergate scandal started with a break in of the democratic national committee headquaters. President Nixon was responsible, and had his administration try and cover up the fact that they did it. Nixon resigned before being brought to trial in 1974. Vice president then pardoned Nixon, which brought tons of conspiracy to the table. As a result, many Americans began to question the trustworthyness of the US government. -
Clinton Impeachment
Bill clinton was impeached by the house of representatives for charges of perjury and obstruction of justice. He became only the second president to be impeached. The american society found it hard to trust presidents after this case had happened.
