The era of social and political reforms, spanning the late 19th and early 20th centuries, involved diverse groups and individuals advocating for change.
Who were the figure heads?
Figures like Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and the suffragettes campaigned for women's suffrage, culminating in the 19th Amendment in 1920.
Additionally, civil rights activists like W.E.B. Du Bois and Booker T. Washington fought racial segregation and discrimination. Their efforts led to legal milestones like Brown v. Board of Education (1954) and the Civil Rights Act of 1964, ensuring desegregation and safeguarding equal rights.
Labor unions, led by figures like Samuel Gompers, advocated for improved working conditions, resulting in legislation like the Fair Labor Standards Act (1938). These reforms mark pivotal successes in reshaping societal norms and achieving legal milestones toward equality and justice.