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Section 1

Slavery and Civil Rights

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Slavery and the Abolitionist Movement

Slavery continued until 1865, when abolitionists argued against its conditions as violating Christian principals and rights to equality.

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Abolitionism and the Women's Rights Movement

Many women involved in the early abolitionist movement went on to be important leaders in the early women's rights and suffrage movements.

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The Civil War Amendments

The Civil War Amendments protected equality for emancipated slaves by banning slavery, defining citizenship, and ensuring voting rights.

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The NAACP

The NAACP, which was founded in 1909, advocates for full civil liberties and an end to racial discrimination and violence.

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Litigating for Equality After World War II

Post-WWI civil rights were expanded through court rulings such as Brown v. Board of Education (1954), which helped integrate public schools.

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