Words have had the power to educate, motivate, and inspire throughout history. Explore how speech and other forms of protest made change in the United States and meet individuals and groups of people who used their words and non-violent action to inspire others to take embrace their cause.
The years directly following the Civil War, a period known as reconstruction, were meant to heal our fractured nation and help Black Americans establish new lives after slavery was abolished. Some of our nation’s most important laws were enshrined during this time, but concessions were also made that led to a rollback of liberties that left our nation with long-lasting scars.
Learn the basic roles of members of congress.