American Government

 

Part 1:

1. Explain the history of Civil Rights in the United States.

2. Next, explain what the ramifications were of the Supreme Courts 1954 decision in Brown vs Board of Education. How did this expand civil rights in the US

3. Finally, explain the importance of the 1964 Civil Rights Act and the 1965 Voting Rights Act. 

Use the text and resources below:

  • History of Voting Rights—

Part 2:

[Module Learning Objectives Assessed: 9.1, 9.2, 9.3]

Women’s Rights

  1. Explain how women have gained substantial protection against discrimination through laws and court cases.
  2. Then, using the links below explain why some women believe that there is still significant work to be done in expanding civil rights?

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Once you have posted your response, the other students’ responses will appear. Please read over the other students’ response and then reply to at least one classmate. In your reply identify something you had not previously been aware of or something which challenges you to think differently.

Your response must be at least 300 words. List all web resources and referenced materials that were used. You must use the APA citation style format in listing references used and in parenthetical citations.