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13th Amendment
The 13th Amendment in the United States Constitution abolished slavery. The 13th Amendment was and idea of President Lincoln. In December of 1865 it was ratified when it was approved by most of the states in the union due to three-quarters of the states. -
14th Amendment
The 14th Amendment of the United States Constitution protects the basic rights of citizens. This amendment protects the rights of everyone, including former slaves. It was also apart of the Reconstructive Amendments to protect the rights of everyone after the Civil War. -
15th Amendment
The 15th Amendment of the United States Constitution is protecting the citizens right to vote. This amendment protects the voting rights of citizens from the Federal and State government from denying it. This amendment is also a part of the Reconstructive Amendments. -
Plessy v. Ferguson
Plessy v. Ferguson is a United States Supreme Court case that took place in 1896. The court case was about abolishing segregation in public facilities like, schools, transportation, restrooms, and water fountains. This court case also sparked the "separate, but equal doctrine. -
NAACP
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is a civil rights organization that started in the early 1900's. This organization ensures the political, educational, social, and economic equality of all people. One of the many founders of this organization in W. E. B. Du Bois. -
19th Amendment
The 19th Amendment of the United States Constitution gave women the right to vote. This amendment prohibits Federal and State government from denying women's voting rights. This amendment was the answer to many decades of women protest. -
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Brown v. Board of Education
Brown v. Board of Education was a court case over segregation in public. It was stated that segregation in public schools was a violation to the Equal Protection Clause in the 14th Amendment. After many years the U.S. Supreme Court ruled out segregation in public schools. -
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Montgomery Bus Boycott
The Montgomery Bus Boycott was a political and social protest of segregation on public transportation systems. This protest started when Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat to a white person and sit in the back, she was then arrested. Many important figures took place in this protest including MLK. The result to this year long protest was the U.S. Supreme Court ruling out segregation on public buses. -
"I Have A Dream"
MLK Jr. gave this famous speech during the March on Washington for jobs and freedom. In the speech he calls for a end of racism in the United States and called for civil and economic rights. This speech became famous nation wide very quickly jump starting the civil rights movement. -
Civil Rights Act
The Civil Rights Act was a huge landmark for civil rights and U.S. Labor Law. The Civil Rights Act banned all segregation in public places. This Act also banned employment discrimination against race, sex, and religion. -
Malcolm X Assassination
Malcolm X was a Muslim minister and human rights activist. To many he was a leader who preached about the importance of black rights. To other he was look at as a person preaching racism and violence. Malcolm X was assassinated In Washington Heights, New York. -
Voting Rights Act
The Voting Rights Act was signed into law by President Johnson. This Act overcame the legal barriers stopping blacks from voting. This Act overcame legal barriers like literacy test which were impossible to pass. -
Loving V. Virginia
Loving V. Virginia was a U.S. Supreme Court Case. The court case was brought up by a interracial couple fighting against the law banning interracial marriage. The U.S. Supreme Court then ruled out all the laws banning interracial marriages. -
MLK Jr. Assassination
MLK Jr. was a very important leader in the Civil Rights Movement. MLK Jr. was shot in a motel in Memphis, Tennessee. The Cincinnati Riots were the response to his assassination. -
Equal Rights Amendment
The Equal Rights Amendment is an amendment to the United States Constitution that guarantees equal legal rights for all American citizens regardless of race or gender.
