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1) Civil rights
Author
Series
Publisher
Bearport Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Throughout U.S. history, many groups of people have had to fight for their civil rights-and many are still fighting today. Black Lives Matter protesters work to stop police violence. Water protectors defend Native American lands. Explore how these groups and others have fought and are still fighting for civil rights. It's key current events topics made approachable for all!"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Enslow Publishing
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
"Learn about Latino history in the United States, from the missionary Father Junípero Serra to the activist César Chávez to Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, and the continuing struggle for equality and justice." --
14) Jesse Jackson
Author
Publisher
Cavendish Square
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Jesse Jackson has spent much of his life working for social justice and peace. Today he remains a key figure in civil rights affairs. This engaging biography details the origins of his activism, his close ties to fellow civil rights heroes, and his actions in the fight for civil rights. Readers use historical photographs, a timeline, and critical thinking questions to closely examine Jackson's place in the civil rights movement, his work following...
Author
Publisher
Libertas Press
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
"Are all laws legitimate? And does winning a popularity contest (also called an election) give somebody the authority to boss you around? What if the government outlaws something you need to do? Is it okay to break the law if doing what's right has been classified as wrong? Surprising, engaging, and filled with examples, Lessons from a Lemonade Stand offers essential answers for teenagers and adults looking to better understand the world we live in."--Page...
Author
Series
Publisher
Oxford University Press, c2003
Pub. Date
[date of publication not identified]
Language
English
Description
Uses contemporary documents to explore the history of the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution, the British traditions on which they were based, and their impact on American society.
