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This is a unique collection of U.S. Government legal documents that shaped and built the American democracy. From the Declaration of Independence to the Civil Rights Act of 1968, this collection contains 40 most important acts and decisions which forged the legal system and democratic principles of USA:Declaration of Independence (1776)U.S. Constitution (1787)Bill of Rights (1791)Amendments (1792-1991)The Federalist Papers (1787-1788)Marbury v. Madison (1803)The Louisiana Purchase Treaty (1803)Treaty of Ghent (1814)Monroe Doctrine (1823)Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo (1848)Emancipation Proclamation (1863)Gettysburg Address (1863)The Civil Rights Act of 1866Treaty of Fort Laramie/Sioux Treaty (1868)The Enforcement Act of 1870The Second Enforcement Act of 1871 (Ku Klux Klan Act of 1871)Civil Rights Act of 1875Interstate Commerce Act (1887)Dawes Act (1887)Sherman Anti-Trust Act (1890)Plessy v. Ferguson (1896)Keating-Owen Child Labor Act of 1916 (1916)President Woodrow Wilson''s 14 Point Program (1918)National Industrial Recovery Act (1933)Social Security Act (1935)Lend-Lease Act (1941)Brown v. Board of Education (1954)Civil Rights Act of 1957Civil Rights Act of 1960Establishment of the Peace Corps (1961)Test Ban Treaty (1963)Equal Pay Act of 1963Civil Rights Act of 1964Tonkin Gulf Resolution (1964)Heart of Atlanta Motel, Inc. v. United States (1964)Voting Rights Act (1965)Loving v. Virginia (1967)Civil Rights Act of 1968Rehabilitation Act of 1973Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978

This is a unique legal collection comprised of the most important U.S. Civil Rights Acts and Supreme Court decisions considering racial discrimination. Ideals, hopes and dreams of Nat Turner, Dred Scott, Martin Luther King and many other activists who fought for equality, are built in the legislative work presented in this edition. Whether you are a law student or a person interested in civil rights and concerned about equality, "Path Towards Equality" will provide you with insight into one of the most controversial issues of the American society.Table of Contents:Emancipation Proclamation & Gettysburg Address (1863)Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution (1865)Civil Rights Act of 1866Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution (1868)Reconstruction Acts (1867-1868)Fifteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution (1870)Enforcement Act of 1870The First Enforcement Act of 1871 (to enforce the rights of citizens of the United States to vote in the several States of this Union)The Second Enforcement Act of 1871 (Ku Klux Klan Act)Civil Rights Act of 1875Executive Order 9981 (1948)Voting Rights Law of 1965Executive Order 11246 (1965)Fair Housing Act (1968)United States Code Title 18 Chapter 13 (1968, 1976, 1988, 1994, 2009)The Community Reinvestment Act (1977)Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act (2007)Case Law:Strauder v. West Virginia (1880)Buchanan v. Warley (1917)Shelley v. Kraemer (1948)Sweatt v. Painter (1950)Brown v. Board of Education (1954)Boynton v. Virginia (1960)Heart of Atlanta Motel Inc. v. United States (1964)Loving v. Virginia (1967)Jones v. Alfred H. Mayer Co. (1968)Regents of the University of California v. Bakke (1978)Batson v. Kentucky (1986)

This collection incorporates the crucial democratic principles on which our identity as Americans is based. From the Declaration of Independence to the Civil Rights Act of 1968, this edition contains 40 most important decisions and acts that shaped the legal system and democracy of the USA.Table of Contents:Declaration of Independence (1776)U.S. Constitution (1787)Bill of Rights (1791)Amendments (1792-1991)The Federalist Papers (1787-1788)Marbury vs Madison (1803)The Louisiana Purchase Treaty (1803)Treaty of Ghent (1814)Monroe Doctrine (1823)Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo (1848)Emancipation Proclamation (1863)Gettysburg Address (1863)The Civil Rights Act of 1866Treaty of Fort Laramie/Sioux Treaty (1868)The Enforcement Act of 1870The Second Enforcement Act of 1871 (Ku Klux Klan Act of 1871)Civil Rights Act of 1875Interstate Commerce Act (1887)Dawes Act (1887)Sherman Anti-Trust Act (1890)Plessy v. Ferguson (1896)Keating-Owen Child Labor Act of 1916 (1916)President Woodrow Wilson''s 14 Point Program (1918)National Industrial Recovery Act (1933)Social Security Act (1935)Lend-Lease Act (1941)Brown vs. Board of Education (1954)Civil Rights Act of 1957Civil Rights Act of 1960Establishment of the Peace Corps (1961)Test Ban Treaty (1963)Equal Pay Act of 1963Civil Rights Act of 1964Tonkin Gulf Resolution (1964)Heart of Atlanta Motel, Inc. v. United States (1964)Voting Rights Act (1965)Loving v. Virginia (1967)Civil Rights Act of 1968Rehabilitation Act of 1973Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978

The ''History of the Civil Rights Legislation'' anthology offers a multifaceted exploration of transformative legislative acts pivotal in shaping American society. Through an array of persuasive legal documents, poignant court decisions, and penetrating legislative discussions, this collection surveys the profound shifts in civil rights from colonial times to the modern era. The anthology underscores diverse interpretations and approaches within the legal framework, founded on historical challenges and victories—a gripping demonstration of how statutes have been both reflective of and instrumental in the country''s socio-political evolution. Standout pieces in the volume trace landmark Supreme Court decisions and pivotal congressional debates, offering readers a panoramic view of the legal landscape. The authors, comprising entities such as the U.S. Government, U.S. Supreme Court, and U.S. Congress, bring a formidable array of official perspectives, embedding the anthology deep within the nation''s legislative and judicial heart. Collectively, these bodies have spearheaded, debated, and penned the most significant legal frameworks impacting civil rights, aligning with movements from abolitionism to the civil rights movement of the 1960s. Their documented interactions and decisions provide invaluable insights into the machinations of legal and societal reform, reflecting both conflict and consensus that shaped America''s narrative on equality and justice. ''Reading ''History of the Civil Rights Legislation'' offers an exclusive glimpse into the complex dialogue between America''s chief legal institutions over centuries. For students of law, history, and politics, this compilation isn''t just informative but a compelling invitation to dissect the layers of legal discourses that have aimed to secure civil rights progressively. It''s an essential resource for anyone looking to understand the depth and breadth of civil rights legislation and its critical role in sculpting modern American society.