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The Dred Scott decision was one of the most controversial Supreme Court cases ever. The ruling of the case stated that enslaved people were not citizens of the US and were not given any protection from the US courts or government. Furthermore, the decision made it so that congress could not ban slavery from a federal territory. The Dred Scott decision socially impacted the US as it widened the gap between the North and South.

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Passed by Abraham Lincoln, the Emancipation proclamation would prove to be one of the most important and beneficial laws that the US has passed. The Emancipation proclamation freed all slaves which were not under union control, as well as strengthened the support of the military. The historical impact the Emancipation proclamation had on the US was it helped the US win the Civil war.

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Jim Crow Laws were arguably one of the worst set of laws to be used. Jim Crow laws were used to create segregation in the US in 1865. The Jim Crow Laws were used to segregate all of the popular places among towns. Jim Crow laws historically impacted the US as it led to many supreme court cases which helped to end the Jim Crow Laws as a whole.

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13th Amendment (ratification date)-December 6, 1865

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13th Amendment (ratification date)-December 6, 1865

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The 13th amendment was aimed at removing slavery from the US. However, slavery was still used as a punishment. The societal affect this had on the US, is it allowed for other races to become part of the community and be able to have some of the privileges that white people had.

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The 14th amendment gives citizenship to all people born or naturalized into the US. Also, while giving equal protection to all people who are citizens. The 14th amendment was a mostly a result of the slaves being freed, as they needed equal protection and citizenship in the US. The societal effect this had was it created a more equal US for today life.

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						15th Amendment (ratification date)-February 3, 1870

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						15th Amendment (ratification date)-February 3, 1870

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The 15th Amendment was an important stepping stone to grant equality to all people in the US. The 15th Amendment grants all men the right to vote, no matter the race or ethnicity. This amendment allowed for other races to have a say in what was happening politically. The political effect this had was it allowed other races to choose what they wanted and this helped to change the outcomes of many votings.

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Civil Rights Act of 1875- March 1, 1875.

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Civil Rights Act of 1875- March 1, 1875.

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The Civil Rights act of 1875, was a piece of legislature that allowed all people, no matter the race, to be able to have transportation and access to public places. This was beneficial and created an equality in the US. The historical effect this had was that it helped create a more equal US for today.

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Grandfather Clauses (date can be a range)-1895

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Grandfather Clauses (date can be a range)-1895

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Grandfather Clauses were laws used in during the late 1800s to stop black people from voting. However, they did allow people to vote if their grandfathers could vote before the civil war. This politically affected the US as it almost rigged the polls to favor the white people.

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De Facto Segregation was a racial separation that started occurring in late 1800s. De Facto Segregation started due to differences in races such as housing, schooling, and income. This socially affected the US as it created an uneven balance between races.

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De Jure segregation was a racial separation which was similar to De Facto Segregation. However, De Jure Segregation was a separation by law. This meant that the laws explicitly stated that some races were limited on the things they could do, such as taking public transportation. This affected the US historically as it led to many equal rights movements.

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19th Amendment (ratification date)- August 18, 1920

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19th Amendment (ratification date)- August 18, 1920

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The 19th amendment gave women the right to vote. The 19th amendment was a result of many civil right and equal right activists. The political affect it had is it allowed woman to have a say in the government politics.

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The equal pay act was a piece of legislature which purpose was to get rid of the pay gap between men and woman in the workplace. This was a result of many protests and activist groups. This socially affected the US as it was a major stepping stone for women's rights.

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24th Amendment (ratification date)-January 23, 1964

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24th Amendment (ratification date)-January 23, 1964

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The 24th amendment was took away polling taxes for federal elections. This was important as many people refused to vote because they could not afford it. This politically affected the US as this allowed for many more people to vote for what they wanted.

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Civil Rights Act of 1964 was a law that rid the US of racial, gender, nationality, and religion discrimination.This act was a result of the MLK protests as they played a large role in this law being passed.. This socially affected the US as it allowed many people to live without fear of discrimination anymore.

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Voting Rights Act of 1965- August 6, 1965

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Voting Rights Act of 1965- August 6, 1965

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The Voting Rights Act of 1965 was a piece of legislature which was used to stop the state governments from using requirements to stop people from voting. It outlawed things such as literacy and IQ tests. The political impact that this had, was it allowed more people to vote and therefore sway the decision of what happened in the votings.

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The Age Discrimination Act was used to protect workers who were age 40 or older, from age discrimination or bias. This act protected them from things such as suspensions, firings, etc. The societal impact this had is it allowed for more people to be ensured jobs, even though they may be getting older.

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Civil Rights Act, Title VIII (1968)-  April 11, 1968

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Civil Rights Act, Title VIII (1968)-  April 11, 1968

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The Civil Rights Act of 1968, was used to prevent discrimination while selling or renting a house. This act prevented discrimination based on race, gender, and religion. The societal affect this had on the US, is it allowed for more people to have housing, and therefore to help grow the population.

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26th Amendment (ratification date)-July 1, 1971

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26th Amendment (ratification date)-July 1, 1971

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The 26th amendment was used to lower the voting age in the US from 21, down to 18. This was a result of the war, because the government believed that 18 year olds should be able to vote. if they were fighting in the war. The political affect this had on the US, was that it allowed for more people with new perspectives to vote and therefore they decisions could be swayed.

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The Title IX, Higher Education Act (1972), was used to prevent discrimination based on gender, race, and religion in schools. It was also used to make sure that both boys and girls were equal when it came to schooling. The societal affect this had on the US was that it gave all students an equal learning environment and pushed towards more people getting an education

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Individuals with Disabilities Act of 1975- November 29, 1975

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Individuals with Disabilities Act of 1975- November 29, 1975

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The Individuals with Disabilities act of 1975 was an act which was made to give children with disabilities an improved educational environment. This also ensured that the schooling would be free and adequate. The societal affect this had on the US is that it allowed all children to get an education, no matter what.

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Civil Rights Act 1991- November 21, 1991

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Civil Rights Act 1991- November 21, 1991

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The Civil Rights Act of 1991 was an important act to be passed to combat discrimination. The act reinforced protection against discrimination in the workplace. Also, the act allowed employees to sue, if they were a victim of discrimination. Lastly, It also allowed for the right to a jury trial. The societal affect this had on the US was that it ensured safety from discrimination and a way to combat the discrimination.

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Civil Rights Restoration Act (1988)- Mar 22, 1988

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Civil Rights Restoration Act (1988)- Mar 22, 1988

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The Civil Rights restoration act of 1988 stated that any institutions that got federal funding must abide to the anti- discrimination laws. This therefore strengthened civil rights. The societal effect this had on the US was that it allowed for people to be less discriminated upon.

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Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990- July 26, 1990

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Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990- July 26, 1990

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The Americans with Disabilities Act was the first civil rights act explicitly for Americans with disabilities. It prohibited discrimination against all people with disabilities in the US.The societal affect this had on the US is that it allowed people with disabilities to express themselves freely.

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Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009- January 29, 2009

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Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009- January 29, 2009

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The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009- January 29, 2009 helped to restore the protection over the pay discrimination that was taken away by the Supreme Court's decision in Ledbetter v. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. The societal affect this had in the US is that it balanced the pay gap between men and woman.