The Civil Rights Movement

Should the Civil Rights Movement be considered a legal success? 2. Argue for or against the following statement using a blend of historical context and Supreme Court

cases: The Supreme Court’s interpretation of the First Amendment during the Civil Rights Movement was the

greatest contribution to the success of the movement.

  1. Did the Reconstruction Era (From 1865 to 1883) help or hinder the ability of the 14th Amendment to bring about racial equality?