1. What is the equal protection clause of the 14 th Amendment? Explain how the Supreme Court has interpreted this clause over the years and why this clause is important to civil rights.

2. What steps were taken by the United States government in the 1950s and the 1960s to enforce the provisions of the 14 th and 15 th Amendments for Black Americans?

3. Since being granted the right to vote in the 19 th Amendment, what have women in the feminist movement fought for? What were their specific goals and accomplishments in civil rights?

4. Explain the recent battles over gay and lesbian rights in the United States. What challenges to

civil rights remain for this group?