The 1960's brought forth many events that went down in history as major game changers for the United States. African American students, although were said to be set free from slavery, were still slaves to social decorum and boundaries. Their efforts to push for equal rights led the federal government to pass the Civil Right Act in 1964, prohibiting social and educational discrimination.
The Civil Right Act inspired other groups to bring their "injustices" to the light, such as feminist groups fighting for equal educational and job opportunities, and Mexican Americans fighting for more education programs and increased political power. Native Americans pushed for control over their land, resources, and preservation of their native cultures. Gays and Lesbians opted to end legal discrimination based on their (chosen) sexual attractions.
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