Civil Rights Chapters

Are people born free? Do governments give rights to citizens or do citizens give-up some rights in exchange for good government? These are stories about people seeking and achieving their civil rights.

JFK explains the reason Americans are in Vietnam is because if it falls under Communist rule then other countries will follow.

Free expression is a legal right because the mind is free, so thought should be free as well.

Wilberforce is born wealthy and spoiled, but later becomes a great British politician.

The Supreme Court wants school desegregation to happen quickly, but it takes many years for school-integration plans to succeed.

France tried to invade Ireland again and Wolfe Tone is captured.

Most men and many women do not think women should have the right to vote.

Jacobo was both directly and indirectly affected by the war.

Children help raise money in campaigns for war bonds.

Williams helps Fisher come to terms with his past.

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