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1973- Outlawed abortions. Democratic and Republican parties began to argue over abortion laws.

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1972- The Amish people argued that the Wisconsin school age laws did not apply to the Amish and was in violation of the First Amendment, freedom of religion. The court ruled in the Amish families favor, this expanded rights to the Amish minority.

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Often referred to as the Fair Housing Act, the Civil Rights Act of 1968 prohibited segregation in the advertising, sale, rental or financing of homes. This allowed for more people to be able to buy better homes.

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1968- MLK was assassinated. He was seen as the prime leader for the civil rights movement. His death sparked riots and protests.

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1965- Allowed all Americans the right to vote. This expanded the freedoms of minorities.

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1964- The 24th amendment imposed polling taxes. This allowed more people the right to vote and expanded minorities rights.

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1964- EEOC investigated the discrimination of employees during hiring, firing, training and other work actions. The EEOC helped to eliminate segregation in the workplace and provide equal rights and chances for minorities.

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The Civil Rights Act of 1964 provided much of the basis for the civil rights movements. It mostly revolved around voting rights and segregation. It was originally written for African Americans, but it was adopted by other minorities for their protection.

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1963- Boycotts and protests began led by the SLCL campaign in hopes of ending racial segregation. The protests were peaceful originally, but turned violent when the police began to get involved.

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1963- 250,000 demonstrators marched across the country towards the nation's capital in protest of racial segregation. The March on Washington was known as the largest demonstration for human rights in the U.S.

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April 16, 1963- MLK wrote a letter addressed to his fellow protesters after being arrested by the Birmingham police during a peaceful protest. The letter was written to inspire other activists to keep fighting for their rights while keeping the peace. The letter created more sympathy for the movement.

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1961- Freedom rides were a series of interstate bus rides to confront racial segregation. These protests were peaceful despite violent reactions.

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1960- African American students staged sit ins to end racial inequalities in schools and public areas. Stores and shops along borders began to desegregate.

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September 3, 1957- Nine African American students entered Central High in Little Rock, Arkansas. A riot formed protesting the students entering a white school. The students were removed and returned 21 days later. Eisenhower ordered federal troops to pick up the nine students from their houses and escort them into school. The soldiers remained for two months.

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1955- Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a bus to a white man. Parks was arrested and fueled protests and boycotts. This gave other African American’s the strength to stand up.

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1955- Till was murdered by two white men for making “advances” on a white woman. The murders got away with the murder due to the double jeopardy law. This case brought a face to southern racial violence and inspired the actions of Rosa Parks.

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1948- Executive Order No. 9981 was signed by President Truman ordering desegregation in the Armed Forces. This expanded our army and allowed for more minorities to freely join the Armed Forces. It also expanded minorities rights.

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1945- Robinson became the first African American to receive a MLB contract. This opened the door to many other colored athletes into the sport. Robinson was the beginning of the end to segregation in sports.

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1869- Prohibited segregation in voting. This allowed for minorities and women to vote under all circumstances and expanded their rights.

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1868- Provided civil rights to all Americans regardless of race. This helped to expand freedoms and equalities all citizens.

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1840-Abolished slavery in the US, Limited the amount of abuse and upset the Southern states.