2. Section 1 Civil Rights and Discrimination
Chapter 11: Civil Rights
Section 1
Civil Rights
and Discrimination

3. Civil Rights and Discrimination
Main Idea
The Constitution is designed to guarantee basic civil rights to everyone. The meaning of civil rights has changed over time, and many groups have been denied their civil rights at different times in U.S. history.

4. Civil Rights and Discrimination
Focus Questions
What are civil rights?
How have civil rights in the United States changed over time?
Indentify groups in the U.S., that have been discriminated against.

5. The Importance of Civil Rights