Unit 9: Civil Liberties and Civil Rights

Learning Targets:

Trace the constitutional roots of civil liberties
Describe the First Amendment guarantee of freedom of religion
Outline the First Amendment guarantees of and limitations on freedom of speech, press, assembly, and petition
Summarize changes in the interpretation of the Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms
Analyze the rights of criminal defendants found in the Bill of Rights
Explain the origin and significance of the right to privacy
Evaluate how reforms to combat terrorism have affected civil liberties
Trace the efforts from 1800 to 1890 of African Americans and women to win the vote
Outline developments in African Americans' and women's push for equality from 1890 to 1954
Analyze the civil rights movement and the effects of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
Assess statutory and constitutional remedies for discrimination pursued and achieved by the women's rights movement
Describe how other groups have mobilized in pursuit of their own civil rights
Evaluate the ongoing debate concerning civil rights and affirmative action

Unit 9 Terms
Amendment Flashcards: Directions
1. Create 27 flashcards, one with each amendment on it.
2. You can create the flashcards on index cards or on Quizlet--your choice.
3. Don't write the entire amendment. Summarize!
  1. Example: 1st Amendment = freedom of speech, press, assembly, petition, religion
4. Begin studying. You'll have to have all 27 amendments memorized!
5. Last, but not least: Do not use the poster on the wall to create your flashcards. Not every American right/freedom is listed on the poster and I don't want you missing out on important details.
Kahoot: Constitutional Amendments Game
Questions About Civil Liberties
- Add your questions about American rights and freedoms here.