5. The Struggle for Civil Rights
Although the Civil War ended slavery, the promise of true freedom remained unfulfilled for many. Reconstruction was met with fierce resistance and the rise of discriminatory laws, setting the stage for generations of activism and protest. From the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s to present-day calls for justice, the battle for equality has been long and arduous. The echoes of these struggles are still heard as Americans continue working toward a more just society.
