10 Interesting Fact About The history of civil rights
10 Interesting Fact About The history of civil rights
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In the 19th century, slavery in the United States became a large source of conflict between southern and northern states.
After the civil war, the United States constitution was amended to give the same rights to everyone, including black citizens.
In 1896, the United States Supreme Court issued a plessy decision v. Ferguson, who states that racial segregation is legal under the law.
In 1954, the United States Supreme Court issued Brown's decision v. Board of Education, which canceled Plessy's decision v. Ferguson and states that racial segregation in schools is invalid.
In 1955, Rosa Parks refused to give her seat on the bus to a white citizen, triggered the Montgomery bus boycott movement led by Martin Luther King Jr.
In 1963, King led March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom and gave his famous speech I have a dream.
In 1964, the United States Congress passed the Civil Rights Law, which prohibited discrimination in work, housing, and public facilities.
In 1965, the congress passed the Voter Rights Law, which prohibited all forms of discrimination in general elections.
In 1968, Congress passed a fair housing rights law, which prohibited discrimination in housing.
Although the struggle for civil rights continues, many progress has been achieved in achieving equality and justice for all citizens of the United States.
