Two ways in which the rights of Americans changed over time in the United States are:
- Expansion of Voting Rights
- Civil Rights Movement
The right to vote has seen significant expansion over the years. Initially, only white male property owners had the right to vote. Through various amendments and legislative acts, voting rights were extended to African Americans, women, Native Americans, and 18-year-olds. The Voting Rights Act of 1965 aimed to eliminate discriminatory voting practices.
The Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s led to landmark legislation such as the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965, which aimed to end segregation and racial discrimination, guaranteeing equal rights for all Americans regardless of race, color, or national origin.