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Dredd Scott v. Sandford
The court ruled that African Americans are not citizens. Because African Americans are not citizens and and slaves were categorized as property, African Americans cannot sue. -
13rd Amendment
The 13rd Amendment is the 1st reconstruction amendment. The 13rd Amendment says no slavery. -
14rd Amendment
The 14rd Amendment is the 2nd reconstruction amendment. The 14rd Amendment granted citizenship to all persons born in America. Equal protection is granted to all citizens -
15nd Amendment
The 15nd Amendment is the 3st reconstruction amendment. The 15nd Amendment makes it illegal to prevent people from voting on the basis of race or previous servitude. -
White Primaries
Elections in which only whites can vote. Often appeared in southern states. -
Plessy v. Furgeson
"Separate but Equal" is ruled unconstitutional. Racial segregation is outlawed. -
19st Amendment
Women can vote amendment. makes it unlawful to prevent citizens from voting on the basis of sex. -
Equal Rights Amendment
Grants equal rights to all citizens of the US regardless of sex. Proposed in 1921 and first ratified in 2017. -
Brown v. Board of Education
Separate public schools are ruled unconstitutional. Black students are required to be allowed into all schools. -
24st Amendment
The 24st Amendment outlawed poll taxes -
Civil Rights Act of 1964
Outlaws discrimination based on race, color, religion,sex or national origin. Prohibits discrimination in public places such as schools, restaurants and workplaces. -
Poll Taxes
Taxes implemented without consent or further notice upon a population. Very unpopular. The other kind of poll tax was a fee implemented in voting places to prevent poor people from voting. -
Voting Rights Act of 1965
Outlaws discriminatory actions at voting places. Literacy tests, Grandfather clause and poll taxes. -
Reed v. Reed
Supreme court case that decided distribution of property after one's death cannot discriminate based on sex. -
Regents of the University of California v. Bake
Admission to schools cannot be determined by race. Bakke was considered too old for multiple schools and rejected, but the real reason was that he wasn't white. -
Affirmative Action
An action or policy that benefits a group of people who were previously discriminated against. -
Bowers v. Hardwick
Supreme court case supports anti-homosexuality laws. Georgia law outlawed homosectual acts, Hardwick challenged the constitutionality of the law and lost the case. -
Americans with Disabilities Act
Civil rights law that requires all public facilities to accommodate people with wheelchairs. Disliked during implementation due to it being an unfunded mandate. -
Lawrence v. Texas
Supreme court case that outlawed anti-homosexualtiy laws. Overturned Bowers v. Hardwick. Fully integrated due process clause.
