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.
Can black children be barred from attending publicly supported schools?
Bulgaria, a communist country, is home to the Belene labor camp.
Another painful way to die is being burned at the stake; the fire kills the victim before the smoke does.
Book burnings resume in the 20th century, as governments such as the Nazis destroy manuscripts.
After the Civil War ends, the desire to forget slavery almost causes the stories to be lost, but the government steps in.
Many Japanese Americans go to Camp Manzanar, receive vaccinations, and live in desert conditions.
Camp Poston was situated in the Colorado River Indian Reservation.
The U.S. Washington recaptures the Amistad captives when their ship is in New York waters.
After the papers are made public, Ellsberg and Russo are tried, but the case is dismissed.
Without justice or due process, Celia is hanged on December 21, 1855 for murdering her rapist and owner.
Book burning ends as the Middle Ages draw to a close, but censorship continues.
Church leaders and Elizabeth's husband, Theophilus, request that she leave the Bible class in which the teacher encourages Elizabeth's outspoken views...
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