Civil Rights and Equality

Civil Rights and Equality This week we examine civil liberties and civil rights as well as elections and campaigns. Throughout our history, different groups within our society have struggled to attain equality in our country. Use your textbook to write an essay that addresses the questions below. Your essay must have an introduction, supporting paragraphs, and a conclusion. Please cite/reference your sources. Your essay must be 500 words.

Consider the history of equality in the United States.

· What were some ways that minorities were denied access to the voting booth, according to chapter 5?

· How were minorities denied access to schools?

· What groups worked to help minorities overcome these obstacles?

· What court cases helped to set a precedent for equality?

Consider equality today.

Do all sectors of our society enjoy equality?

Select a political, economic, or social factor to explain your view. For example, are there political reasons one group or another faces or does not face discrimination? Are there economic reasons for inequality? Are there societal norms that dictate who should have full equality and who should not?

Watch this short video on gerrymandering. How does this issue affect both civil rights and campaigns and elections? What can be done about it?

**** Gerrymandering: How drawing jagged lines can impact an election - Christina Greer

Click on the title of the assignment above to submit. You can earn up to one full point on your final grade for successfully completing this essay.