civil rights

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civil rights

Thurgood Marshall and equal rights

1993
Examines the life and accomplishments of the first African-American judge to be appointed to the Supreme Court.

The Bill of Rights and landmark cases

1989
Discusses landmark cases regarding the Bill of Rights.

Freedom

2003
Describes the many kinds of freedom we have in the United States, including the freedom to vote, freedom of religion, and freedom of speech.

The Bill of Rights

2004
Introduces the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution, commonly known as the Bill of Rights.

The Bill of rights and beyond, 1791-1991

1991
Discusses the twenty-six amendments to the United States Constitution, how each amendment was added, the people responsible such as George Mason, James Madison, and Carrie Chapman Catt, and also provides for classroom learning activties.

Understanding your rights in the information age

2014
Describes the freedoms and protections offered by the Constitution with respect to cyberspace and digital media, and looks at the nature of the relationship between civil liberties and national security.

Understanding equal rights

2014
Explains the importance and history of equal rights in the United States, and examines rights with respect to women, African Americans, other racial minorities, and LGBT individuals.

The People's Republic of China

2013
Explores genocide and persecution in the People's Republic of China, including the historical/cultural background of events from the rise of the communist People's Republic of China in 1949 to the present.

Civil rights decisions of the United States Supreme Court

the 20th century
1994
Presents the edited texts of decisions issued by the United States Supreme Court on civil rights cases brought before the court between 1923 and 1978, divided into the two sections regarding Japanese-Americans and African-Americans.

The U.S. Constitution and constitutional law

2013
Examines each section of the Constitution and its amendments, also providing a concise overview of the field of constitutional law as it is applied around the world and in various forms of government.

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