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Executive order 9981
The executive order 9981, signed by President Truman banned segregation in the armed forces. It is significant because it abolished racial discrimination in the United States military. -
Brown vs Board of Education
Brown vs Board of education was a US supreme court case ruling that desegregation should be in order due to segregation of public schools being unconstitutional and was against the 14th amendment. -
Montgomery Bus Boycott
The montgomery bus boycott was a peaceful protest against the buses of montgomery Alabama. After Rosa parks refused to give up her seat on the bus many of the black individuals of the community decided to boycott the bus system until desegregation of public transportation was ruled. This was civil disobedience. -
Birth Control Pill Approved
The birth control pill was the first oral contraceptive and gave women more rights to their bodies and control over their lives. -
Albany Movement
The Albany movement was led by the SNCC and was created to end all forms of racial segregation in the city. The movement mobilized massive protests. It was act of civil disobedience. -
MLK's I have a dream speech
Martin Luther King was a civil rights activist and baptist minister who led the March on Washington. During the March on Washington he gave his famous "I have a dream" speech where he talked about his dream to end racial injustice. His speech inspired many people to join the cause to end racial discrimination in the United States. This was an act of civil disobedience. -
Civil Rights Act of 1964
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibited discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or national origin. -
Selma March
In an effort to allow African Americans the right to vote, protesters gathered in Selma to march to Montgomery. The marchers were attacked by state troopers and others. The march raised awareness for the difficulties faced by African American voters. This was an act of civil disobedience. -
Voting Rights Act of 1965
The Voting Rights Act of 1965 banned discriminatory voting practices like literacy tests and poll taxes. This was significant because it stopped the barriers that prevented minorities from voting. -
Indian Civial rights act
The Indian Civil Rights Act was created to protect the rights of Native Americans who were living on tribal lands. This act helped Native Americans have more rights and helped with equality. -
American Indian Movement occupation of wounded knee.
The American Indian Movement's occupation of wounded knee, south dakota lasted 71 days and was the longest civil disorder of the marshals service. Members of the American Indian Movement (AIM) occupied the town in South Dakota in an effort to protest the way Native Americans were treated by the government. This was an act of civil disobedience. -
Roe v Wade
Roe v Wade was a Supreme Court Case that allowed women the right to an abortion in the United States. This was significant for women's rights because it gave women more rights to their own bodies. -
Indian child wellfare act
The Indian child welfare act was created due to the high amount of Native American children being removed from their homes and placed in foster care. The act was created to preserve Native American culture and create stability in the families. -
Sandra Day O'Connor
Sandra Day O'Connor was the first woman to lead a state senate, and the first woman to serve on the United States supreme court. She helped women with her court case where she repealed the law that prohibited women from working more than 8 hours a day. -
Obama becoming president
Barack Obama became president in 2008 and was the first African American president of the United States. Being the first African American president came with many challenges but he was able to serve 2 terms.