1. C2.2(2) Martin Luther King, Jr. Christian minister Civil rights activist “I Have a Dream” speech Appealed to universal truths, not specific issues We have yet to fulfill the promise of the Dec of Indep and The Constitution

2. C2.2(2) “Letter From Birmingham Jail” Written in response to Black critics He was addressing an entire nation, not just a city Themes: All people are connected Social change should come about non-violently Law and order can sometimes block justice Mild understanding of an issue is worse than complete rejection of it

3. C2.2(2) Declaration of Sentiments (1848) Created by Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucretia Mott Based on the Dec of Indep Called for equality for women

4. C2.2(2) ERA Movement “Equal Rights Amendment” Political movement from 1972 – 1982 Proposed banning discrimination based on gender Needed 38 states to ratify (only got 35)

5. C2.2(2) Where Does Security Start and Our Freedoms End? The Alien and Sedition Acts (1798) Created in response to possible influence of French Revolution Crime to write “false, scandalous, and malicious” things about the gov’t President could deport any alien (non-citizen) deemed dangerous to our safety

6. C2.2(2) Internal Security Act (1947) Beginning of the Cold War During the “Red Scare” (fear of Communists) Communists organizations had to register with the Government Congress could arrest people deemed “subversive” (wanting to over-throw an institution)

7. C2.2(2) The Patriot Act (2001) Political response to 9/11 attacks Increased surveillance of U.S. citizens Certain people could be jailed without charges Certain people could be spied on without evidence

8. C2.2(2) What is This Political Cartoon Saying About Americans After 9/11?

9. C2.2(2) SUMMARY QUESTIONS 1.In your Opinion, What is the Best Way to Enact Change? 2.Do You Think An Equal Rights Amendment for Women Is Needed Today? Why or Why Not? 3.Why Do You Think Many Americans Believed the Alien and Sedition Acts Were Un-American? 4.Was The Patriot Act Needed After 9/11? Why or Why Not? 5.Does the Fact We Have Rights Mean We Can Do Anything We Want? Why or Why Not?