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The Bill of Rights
In 1791, the Bill of Rights was passed by Congress in the United States. The Bill of Rights contain a list of amendments, particularly 10, which limits on government power. For example, the 1st amendment is Freedom of Speech, which prohibits Congress from interfering with freedom of religion, speech, assembly, or petition. Bill of rights of the united states of america. (2015). Bill of Rights Institute. Retrieved from
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Charles Darwin
Charles Darwin is a naturalist, who studies specimens around the world and formulate his theories of evolution. In 1859, Darwin published On the Origin of Species, which introduces the process of natural selection. This book also caused controversy regarding the theory of evolution in public schools. Charles Darwin. (2015). The Biography.com website. Retrieved 12:49, Aug 23, 2015, from
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Emancipation Proclamation
During the Civil War, between Northern and Southern states, President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation. The Emancipation Proclamation declares individuals whom are slaves in rebellious shall be free. Unfortunately, the Emancipation Proclamation did not end all slavery in the nation, but it is still consider of the greatest documents of human freedom. -
Emancipation Proclamation (citation)
Emancipation Proclamation, January 1, 1863; Presidential Proclamations, 1791-1991; Record Group 11; General Records of the United States Government; National Archives -
13th Amendment
The 13th amendment abolishes slavery in the United States. President Abraham Lincoln was issuing the Emancipation Proclamation, which declares slavery within any State to be free, but unfortunately it did not end slavery in the nation. Lincoln noticed the Emancipation Proclamation needs to be followed with a constitutional amendment, which introduces the 13th amendment. -
13th Amendment (citation)
The House Joint Resolution proposing the 13th amendment to the Constitution, January 31, 1865; Enrolled Acts and Resolutions of Congress, 1789-1999; General Records of the United States Government; Record Group 11; National Archives -
Department of Education
In 1867, the Department of Education was created to gather information on teachings and schools that would help the States establish effective systems. (2012). The federal role in education. U.S. Department of Education. Retrieved from
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19th Amendment (citation)
Joint Resolution of Congress proposing a constitutional amendment extending the right of suffrage to women, approved June 4, 1919.; Ratified Amendments, 1795-1992; General Records of the United States Government; Record Group 11; National Archives -
19th Amendment
The 19th amendment allows women the right to vote in America. Around the 1800s, women worked together to organize and petition to win the right to vote. In 1878, the amendment was introduced to Congress, and passed by the House of Representatives in 1919. This was victory for American women and establish for students to learn in history courses. -
Rosa Parks
Rosa Parks, an African-American woman, refuses to surrender to give up her seat to a passenger who is Caucasian. Parks’ actions retells to her being arrested and fired, causes a city-wide boycott and encourages the Civil Right Movement that will support prohibiting discrimination on race, color, sex, religion, or national origin. Rosa Parks. (2015). The Biography.com website. Retrieved 07:45, Aug 30, 2015, from
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Civil Rights Act
The Civil Rights Act, which prohibits discrimination based on color, sex, race, religion, or national origin, was proposed by President John F. Kennedy. Unfortunately, Kennedy was assassinated in 1963, which made Lyndon Johnson the next president. In 1964, the Civil Rights Act was signed by President Lyndon, and ended segregation in public locations, which allows children of any ethnicity equal privileges to enter libraries and public schools. -
Civil Rights Act (citation part 1)
An act to enforce the constitutional right to vote, to confer jurisdiction upon the district courts of the United States, to provide injunctive relief against discrimination in public accommodations, to authorize the Attorney General to institute suits to protect constitutional rights in public facilities and public education, to extend the Commission on Civil Rights, to prevent discrimination in federally assisted programs, to establish a Commission on Equal Employment Opportunity, -
Civil Rights Act (citation part 2)
and for other purposes, July 2, 1964; Enrolled Acts and Resolutions of Congress, 1789-; General Records of the United States Government; Record Group 11; National Archives -
Martin Luther King Jr.
Martin Luther King Jr. is the leader of the American Civil Rights Movement. King took part in important role to end the legal segregation of African–American citizens in the South. In 1963, King compose I Have a Dream, which emphasizes all demographics to be equal. Unfortunately, King was assassinated on April 1968, but has a holiday named after him to celebrate his legacy.
Martin Luther King Jr. (2015). The Biography.com website. Retrieved 01:04, Aug 23, 2015, from
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Apple Inc. (Apple II)
In 1977, Apple Inc. introduces the Apple II, which is one of the first successful personal computers. These computers were used in public schools, which starts a trend to give students access to the internet and other online sources.
