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Dred Scott vs. Sandford
Dred Scott, a slave who resided in a free state territory sued Sandford because he believed he was free. The Supreme Court sided with Sandford and stated African Americans were not citizens of the United States. -
13th Amendment
The 13th amendment of the United States constitution abolished slavery. Slavery had been a problem since the origins of the country and abolishing it would brighten the footsteps for the future of the country. -
The 14th Amendment
The 14th amendment stated that no citizen of any state should take away privileges or rights from any United States citizen. No State could deprive anyone from life or liberty. -
15th Amendment
The 15th amendment states that no state can deny a citizen to vote. People of color were outraged that as citizens they still weren't allowed to vote. This amendment changed that. -
Plessy Vs. Ferguson
Plessy vs. Ferguson was a case in the Supreme Court which was about unconstitutional racially segregated laws that affected many peoples lives. The decision was quoted as "separate but equal". -
19th Amendment
The 19th amendment of the United State Constitution allows people no matter the gender to vote. This was big for women who fought for the ability to vote. Equality in America was staring to restore due to this amendment. -
Brown vs. Board of Education
Brown vs. Board of Education was a significant supreme court case in history. This case's final result ended up saying that separating white kids and black kids in schools with unequal value was unconstitutional. -
Civil Rights Act of 1964
This act outlawed discrimination of race,gender,sexuality,gender identity, and national origin. It was a symbol of peace in attempt to hold hands as one nation led by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. -
Voting Acts of 1965
President Lyndon B. Johnson agreed to sign this act which outlawed the discriminatory voting practices mainly in the southern states after the results of the civil war. -
Reed vs. Reed
This case was between husband and wife in an argument that a woman was not qualified to serve as an administrator to the estate they live on. The court said they are both equal and now after the case both man and woman can help with home ownership. -
Title IX
The Title IX was a law that stated there to be no sex based discrimination in schools. Harassment and name calling based off someones sex in a place of education is unacceptable, and the law was rightfully passed. -
Regents of The University of California vs. Bakke
This case was huge in the fact that it let race be apart of the college admission selection process. Selecting a student isn't the same, especially since they have to take almost everything into consideration. -
Americans with Disabilities Act
The ADA act is an act that prohibits discrimination of people who have disabilities. People who have disabilities have a hard life, this law made it easier. -
Obergfell vs. Hodges
The supreme court ruled that the fundemental right to marry the same sex is a thing and it would be legalized in America. This case happened recently as of 2015 which means situations like this have been avoided due to the possible unpopular opinions.
