The civil right movement got rid of the Jim Crow laws that forced colored people into drinking from separate fountains, separate seats in theaters, and separate public toilets. For instance, in the article “Freedom Bound” the author, Rougeau, Vincent D, talks about how after the civil rights movement he had a better life because now he didn’t have to ride the back of the bus or even worse be afraid to be called names while walking. He states, “I am deeply indebted to the men and women in the civil rights movement and in the government who had the courage and vision to make it reality” (Vincent D. 4). This statement makes it clear that this person is grateful for everything that has happened. He feels represented and feels that he has rights being a citizen because he’s an American. Although it took centuries and brutal violence to overcome the oppression that was put upon black people, seeing the outcomes and what they have reached makes them grateful because now they are …show more content…
The first amendment protects the right of ever citizen to freedom of speech religion, freedom of expression and so on. This means that now African Americans have the same right as well as women and any man. In the article, “Vital Speeches of the Day,” the author stated “It is the duty of every citizen to uphold and defend the Constitution of the United Stats of America” (John E. 240). This means that now it is up to African Americans and women to follow the Constitution and fulfill the duties that are vital to their lives. Now that they are citizens they should obey the law of the land. Now that they are citizens they are expected to show respect to the American flag, as the symbol that represents them. The author writes, “Finally, we reach the ultimate demand of citizenship to defend this country against all enemies” (John E. 240). This statement explains that being a citizen isn’t simply a name or a title to be called a citizen it means to proudly stand up for your country. It means to love your country and to fight for it because its your home. Now black Americans, and women also had that duty to fulfill these requirements as U.S Citizens. With freedom also comes duties and responsibilities to keep having the privilege to be