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This amendment abolished human slavery except as a punishment for a crime. Freed all slaves, even in the rebellious South.
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Rights of citizenship, due process of law, and equal protection of the law for African Americans. The 14th amendment has become one of the most used amendments in court to date regarding the equal protection clause.
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All American men have the right to vote, regardless of ethnicity. Finally allowed minorities to participate in democratic elections.
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First college institution for African Americans. Allowed them to get a college education.
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After Homer Plessy rode in an all-white train car, the Supreme Court upheld the concept of "separate but equal" segregation.
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Organization that advocated for the rights of disadvantaged minorities. Helped these people advocate for themselves.
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Gave women the right to vote. Now all American citizens 21 years old and older could vote.
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A proposed amendment to the Constitution that would guarantee equal rights to men and women. Never got enough support from the states to be ratified.
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Desegregated the military. Minority soldiers could now serve their country more effectively.
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Court case that outlawed segregation in public schools.
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Protest against segregation on Montgomery’s bus system. Showed African Americans finally standing up for themselves.
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Group of 9 integrated Afriacn American students at Little Rock Central High School. First integrated students in the South.
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First civil rights act signed into law. Established Civil Rights Division of Justice Department.
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Created in 1957, the first president was Martin Luther King Jr. Goal was to promote non-violent protests for civil rights.
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First nationally viewed segregation protest, sparked protests around the country.
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First national committee that allowed young blacks to have a significant voice in civil rights.
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Cultural and artistic renaissance meant to portray Mexican American culture and art on a wide scale.
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Civil rights activists who rode buses into the Deep South to spread awareness. Met with widespread violence.
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Founder of National Farm Workers Association, spent his life protecting migrant workers and their rights.
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Letter written by Dr. King that justified his civil disobedience and called for unity and brotherhood among men.
