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Voting
Civil rights have been an issue worldwide. John Locke, an Englishman who lived in the 17th century, argued that life, liberty, and property should be civil rights and protected by the state. One way to assure your rights are protected is by having a voice in your government. In the US, the 15th Amendment (1870) allowed voting to all, regardless of race and the 19th Amendment (1920) finally gave the vote to women, as well. In the UK the Reform Act 1832 allowed 1 in 7 males (property owners). -
Law
This is the law that declared all people born in the United States are legally citizens. This means they could rent, hold, sell and buy property. This law was meant to help former slaves, and those who refused to grant these new rights to slaves were guilty and punishable under law. The penalty was a fine of $1000 or a maximum of one year in jail. -
Signing of the Civil Rights Act of 1968
On April 11, 1968—44 years ago today—President Lyndon B. Johnson signed into law the Civil Rights Act of 1968, expanding on earlier civil rights legislation through its provisions for equal housing -
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Civile Rights Act 1968
On April 11, 1968—44 years ago today—President Lyndon B. Johnson signed into law the Civil Rights Act of 1968, expanding on earlier civil rights legislation through its provisions for equal housing -
Civil Rigts Act
The 1968 act was a continuation of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 which was an improvement on the 14th Amendment that was ratified on July 9, 1868, two years after it was first proposed. After the Civil War, America enacted laws to ensure Due Process and Equal Protection to the newly freed slaves. The 14th Amendment gives a definition to citizenship which overturned the Dred Scott case of 1857.
