American Democracy Now, 2nd Edition (Harrison)

Chapter 5: Civil Rights

Essay Quiz

1
Describe how the Supreme Court determines whether unequal treatment is unconstitutional under the Fourteenth Amendment.
2
What and who were the primary agents of change in bringing about civil rights for African Americans? What and who were the primary agents of resistance?
3
Describe first- and second-wave feminism. What are the primary similarities and differences between these two waves?
4
What are some of the primary issues raised by promoters of Latino civil rights? How are those issues similar or different for promoters of civil rights for Asian Americans?
5
What are some of the primary issues regarding LGBT civil rights? How does this debate differ from other civil rights debates in American history?
Harrison: American Democracy Now, 2nd Edition
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