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    natural and civil rights and also the types of acts that took place for the natural and civil rights became an importance to people of America. The first question I was given “The Governments and societies based on the natural rights philosophy guarantee certain rights to their citizens. How would you describe or define a right?” As stated in the Declaration of Independence‚ we were given the right as a citizen to have life‚ liberty‚ religion‚ property‚ equality‚ and education. This right was for every

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    In Civil Rights Act of 1964‚ is a piece of legislation that outlawed the discrimination based on race‚ color‚ religion‚ sex‚ or national origin. While voting for the legislation in the House of Representatives: Democrats supported it 152 to 96 while Republicans supported it 138 to 34. When the Senate held a vote for the legislation: Democrats supported it 46 to 21 and Republicans supported it 27 to 6. The Purpose of this analysis is to determine whether or not there is a significant association between

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    A big topic discussed in society today and was talked about in history is Civil Rights. Civil rights are the rights of citizens for political and social freedom and equality (Dictionary.com). Before the sixty’s one of the most well known civil right issues was for white and African American people to be treated equal. Back before the sixty’s African Americans were treated poorly compared to the way whites were treated. For example African Americans couldn’t use white’s bathrooms. I for one think

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    waste disposal and polluting industries • Excluding people of color from decision making boards Some people consider racism an important aspect of the Environmental Justice Movement (EJM) because it illustrates a foundation in the Civil Rights Movement. The Civil Rights movement gave headway for

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    The Harlem Renaissance was not the head of the Civil Rights Movement‚ but it was the neck because of the products it produced and the bricks it supplied for the house of equality. DuBois‚ founder of the renaissance‚ believed “That an educated Black elite should lead Blacks to liberation.” http://www.eram.k12.ny.us/education/components/whatsnew/default.php?sectiondetailid=23130&&PHPSESSID=e0a64029c09716761056932b46c6816b Art and literature came from the Harlem era. Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington

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    Civil Rights Movement The Civil Rights Movement of the 1960’s was one of the most significant events for the equality of all people. By the 1960s‚ African Americans had dealt with white supremacy in social situations and government policies. Jim Crow was the name of the racial caste system which operated primarily in southern and border states. This made schools‚ types of transportation‚ and restrooms separated by race. The system was in use between 1877 and the mid 1960s. Rights were violated

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    the New York Times‚ "A right is not what someone gives you; but what no one can take away." It is in this vein that a country drafts legislation to protect the rights of their inhabitants. In the United States there is the Bill of Rights‚ which consists of a preamble and the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution‚ 1787 . The Charter of Rights and Freedoms is the first part of the Canadian Constitution Act‚ 1982 . Both of these documents provide for the rights and freedoms that both

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    The Civil Rights Movement made a major impact on how today’s society is. The Civil Rights Movement was an era in America when blacks fought for racial equality. Numerous actions took place in the post World War II era that led to the gain of equality. Individuals alone made a great effect because it made people realize how determined they were. Certain Individuals created organizations to make protest more coordinated. The government also took part in the changing of lives for African Americans.

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    Civil disobedience is the act of protesting without inciting violence. There are many examples of such things throughout history just like the Civil Rights Movement during the 10960’s as showcased through movies and media like Selma and there are some examples going on today. Such as the The Poor People’s Campaign that is going on to this day. I’m going to be comparing and contrasting the two examples‚ discussing the kind of people that took place in each instance‚ what its about and the leaders

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    people listen music: In today’s time‚ there are a lot of means to listen music. Radio Electronic devices such as iPods Internet CD players Television Channels etc. There might be many more ways that might not be listed above. How music affect youths? The type of research that will be used to investigate this issue is mixed methods. Research designs which can be used are observation‚ historical‚ survey and experimental. This research is both qualitative and quantitative. This research

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