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American Civil War
[The American Civil War](http://<a href='http://http://www.civilwar.org/education/history/civil-war-overview/overview.html') The American Civil War commenced from disapproving views of slavery, especially in the western region. Starting in 1861, four years of battle proved to be worth it when national unity and guaranteed civil rights were restored and slavery was abolished. -
Emancipation Proclamation
The Emancipation Proclamation was a statment made by President Abraham Lincoln to announce the freedom of slaves in the eleven states that were still in rebellion. This proclamation effected several millions of slaves during this era, and set the foundation for freeing slavs. -
Plessy v. Ferguson
The Plessy v. Ferguson case was a disagreement on the "seperate but equal" concept on racial segregation. After sitting in an all white railroad car, Plessy was arrested for civil disobedience. This case ruled 7-1 guilty, and started off a revolution in segregation cases. -
Niagra Movements
Niagra Movement The Niagra Movements were a black civil rights organization with an opposition to racial segregation. They were not very popular with the majority of African Americans, but still set the foundation for anti-segregation laws. -
Grandfather Clause Outlawed
A Grandfather Clause was a section that protected white voters from and forced blacks to take literacy tests, and pay poll taxes. The NAACP challenged these state laws that held back black voting registration in 1915, and came out successful. -
Korematsu v. U.S.
Korematsu v. U.S. Korematsu v. U.S. was a Supreme Court case that argued the United States ordering Japanese Americans into internment camps during World War II, reguardless of their citizenshipness. The 6-3 decision, ruling with the government, which has proven to be a very controversial in the Civil Rights Movement. -
Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka
Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka was a case that fought the building of seperate public schools for black and white students. A unanimous vote of 9–0 brought about a major victory, helping grow the civil rights movement. -
Montgomery Bus Boycott
A protest against racial segregation, started by Rosa Parks, began the Montgomery Bus Boycott. This boycott event lasted from 1955-1956 in Montgomery, Alabama, and was used to promote racial equality on public transportation. This protest worked, taking effect in the decision that segregated buses were unconstitutional. -
Civil Rights Act
The Civil Rights Act ended racial descrimination and segregation at public facilities, and also enforced the constitutional right for blacks to vote. This act was a huge checkpoint in promoting the equality of races, signed into law the summer of 1964. -
Voting Rights Act
The Voting Rights Act of 1965 restricted racial bias in voting, meaning that all races, black or white, could vote. This act enforced the fifteenth amendment of the Constitution, and was a huge step in earning rights for African-Americans. -
Watts Riots
Watts Riots The Watts Riots was a protest against racism that lasted six days, and was a main turning point in the African-American Civil Rights Movement. With almost 3,500 injuries and 35 deaths, the riot proved their point against an oppressive system. -
Bakke v. Regents of University of California
After Allan Bakke was denied admission to UC Davis medical school, even though his grades and scores were higher than most minority applicants admitted, the Supreme Court ruled that fixed racial biased were illegal. -
March on Washington
The March on Washington was "one of the largest political rallies for human rights in United States history", where Martin Luther King, Jr., delivered his historically famous, "I Have a Dream" speech. The purpose of this event was to bring an end to racism, and proved an important moment in Civil Rights history. -
Los Angeles Riots
The Los Angeles Riots were a series of riots caused by a group of officers who beat Rodney King in a videotaped and widely-covered police brutality incident. These riots caused damage such as more than 11,000 arrests, over 2,000, and over 53 deaths. Following these "public disturbances", the Los Angles police deparment hired more officers in fear of another situation like that, but lost the support of lots. In all, the Los Angles riots had a big negative effect on Los Angles.
