Equal Protection and Extending Rights

The video covers the Reconstruction era post-Civil War, highlighting the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments. It discusses the Plessy v. Ferguson case and the establishment of segregation laws. The Civil Rights Movement, including the Brown v. Board decision and the Civil Rights Act, is explored. The video also addresses legislation for disability and women's rights, and ongoing equality efforts, including the Obergefell v. Hodges case affirming same-sex marriage rights.

What was the significance of the Brown versus Board of Education decision in 1954?

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What did the Civil Rights Act of 1964 accomplish?

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How have the 14th and 15th Amendments been used to support the rights of various groups over time?

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