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Dred Scott Vs. Sandford
Dred Scott was a slave in Missouri. He then lived in a free state, Illinois, for multiple years. When he moved back to Missouri, he claimed living in a free state should make him a free man. The court then voted 7-2 against Scott. They decided that moving to a free state did not make him emancipated. The majority believed that since his ancestors were slaves, he couldn't be an American Citizen and could not sue in a federal court. -
13th Amendment
This amendment freed all of the slaves. This amendment not only ended slavery, but it ended all involuntary servitude. The amendment continues to say that it is only allowed for crimes as a justified punishment. -
14th Amendment
All people that are born in the United States are citizens of the United States and of the state where they are born. No state can enforce or make any law that takes away the privileges or immunity's of people of the United States. No state should deprive any one's liberty or property without due process. -
15th Amendment
The 15th Amendment gave everyone he right to vote. The 15th amendment said states could not prohibit anyone from voting based on their race, color or servitude. -
Plessy Vs. Ferguson
When Louisiana enacted the Separate Car Act, Plessy believed this act was unfair. He took it to court when he rode in the wrong car and was arrested. The Supreme Court found that the separate train cars were allowed as long as they were equal.This court case became known as "separate but equal." -
poll taxes
A poll tax is a tax given to every adults. these taxes don't vote based income. Poll taxes are a major source of government funding. Poll taxes were given to keep non-whites from voting. People generally could not pay these taxes and would not be able to vote. -
Equal Rights Amendment
This amendment gave all citizens rights regardless of sex. This amendment gave women equal rights to men regarding divorce, property, employment and other matters. It ended the social discrimination that women were less than men. -
White primaries
White primaries are primary elections held in southern states where only whites can vote. This was a method done to keep blacks and other minorities from voting. They also passed laws to keep minorities from voting. -
Brown Vs. Board of Education
Brown vs. Board of Education was a landmark decision of the United States Supreme Court. The court ruled that US state laws establishing racial segregation in public schools are unconstitutional. -
Civil rights act of 1964
The civil rights act of 1964 is an act that ended discrimination it ended only unequal voting rights. It also ended segregation in schools, employment and public accommodations. This ended discrimination based on race, religion, sex or national origin. This act was a part of the 14th amendment. -
Voting rights act of 1965
This act ended racial discrimination in voting. This act was used to enforce the voting rights given in the 24th and 15th amendment. This act secured voting rights for minorities throughout the country. This act was written especially to keep the south states from restricting theses rights. -
Reed vs. Reed
The Idaho probate code that males must be preferred to females in appointing administrators of a state. After the death of their son, both Sally and Cecil Reed sought to be named the administrator of their sons estate. -
Regents of the University of Calfornia vs. Bakke
This court case discusses racial discrimination in universities. The supreme Court found that when universities use racial quotas for their administration process, it is unconstitutional. However, the court found that when universities accept more minorities for "affirmative action,' it is constitutional in some cases. -
Affirmative Action
Affirmative Action is the idea that places favor people belonging to certain minority groups. Some universities and workplaces must have a certain amount of minorities accepted or hired. -
Bowers vs. Hardwick
In this case, Hardwick was having consensual homosexual sex in his home when a police officer walked in. The supreme Court concluded that there was nothing in the constitution about sodomy so the states has the rights to make the rules. -
Americans with Disabilities Act
This act protected all people with disabilities. People with disabilities can not be discriminated against when applying for jobs. This amendment also protects people in public with disabilities. All public places have to be suited for all disabilities and can not discriminate against anyone with a disability. -
24th Amendment
The right of citizens of the US for primary voting or other election for president and vice president. they shall not be denied or abridged by the united states or any other state for the reason of failure to pay any poll tax or any other taxes. -
19th Amendment
The 19th amendment gave women the right to vote. It kept the government from denying anyone the right to vote based on sex. -
Lawrence vs.Texas
A policeman heard gunshots and went into Lawrence's home. When he walked in, he saw two men participating in a consensual, homosexual act. The police officer arrested them saying they could not sexually be with the same sex. The Supreme Court sided with Lawrence. -
Obergefell vs. Hodges
Many same-sex couples wanted to challenge the law against same-sex marriage. They argued that this violated the Equal Protection Act and the due process act of the 14th amendment. The Supreme Court found that not allowing same-sex marriage did go against the 14th amendment.
