Final Answer:
Civil Rights Act of 1964
Brown v. Board of Education (1954)
Voting Rights Act of 1965
Emancipation Proclamation (1863)
Step-by-step explanation:
The Emancipation Proclamation was issued by President Abraham Lincoln on January 1, 1863, during the American Civil War. It declared freedom for all enslaved individuals in Confederate territory, marking a pivotal moment in the fight against slavery but didn't ensure immediate freedom for all slaves as it didn't apply to border states or areas under Union control.
Brown v. Board of Education in 1954 was a landmark Supreme Court case that declared racial segregation in public schools unconstitutional, overturning the "separate but equal" doctrine established by Plessy v. Ferguson in 1896. This decision was a significant step towards desegregation and equality in education.
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was a comprehensive legislation prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. It aimed to end segregation in public places and employment discrimination, representing a crucial milestone in the civil rights movement.
The Voting Rights Act of 1965 was enacted to combat racial discrimination in voting practices, particularly in the South. It aimed to remove barriers preventing African Americans from exercising their right to vote, such as literacy tests and poll taxes, ensuring greater access to the electoral process and political representation.