Civil Rights Vocabulary

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What is a system in which people are owned by other people and are forced to work with pay?

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slavery

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People who use actions, such as protesting, to support or oppose one side of an issue are called:

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activists

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What are the rights that every person should have no matter their gender, race or religion?

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Civil Rights

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What is unjust or cruel use of authority or power?

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oppression

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What is an opinion formed without all the facts?

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prejudice

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Creating an unpleasant or unsafe situation, usually with unkind words and actions is called:

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harassed

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To end segregation and allow use by all races is called:

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integrate

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Being divided, separated or kept apart, particularly with regards to race is called:

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segregated

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Making an official choice, often in an election is called:

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voting

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What is the highest court of law in the U.S. located in Washington, D.C.?

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Supreme Court