Human Rights, Social, Economic & Environmental Justice
Who said this quote? Where, after all, do universal human rights begin? In small places, close to home - so close and so small that they cannot be seen on any maps of the world... Unless these rights have meaning there, they have little meaning anywhere. Without concerted citizen action to uphold them close to home, we shall look in vain for progress in the larger world.
Eleanor Roosevelt.
What was the relationship between Frederick Douglass and William Lloyd Garrison in the abolitionist movement?
Frederick Douglass and William Lloyd Garrison initially collaborated as allies in the fight against slavery.
What was the significance of the Women’s Rights Convention in Seneca Falls in 1848?
The women’s rights movement, bringing together around 300 participants mostly women to advocate for equal rights, including suffrage, and was inspired by abolitionist and reform movements.
What was the purpose of the Wagner Act (National Labor Relations Act) of 1935, and what protections did it provide for workers?
The Wagner Act of 1935 protected workers’ rights to form unions and engage in collective bargaining, prohibited unfair labor practices by employers, and established the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to oversee and enforce labor laws, ensuring fairness between workers and employers.
What framework examines how laws and policies perpetuate racial inequalities and challenges the idea that racism is only individual bias?
Critical Race Theory (CRT)
What are the basic human rights?
The right to life, right to liberty, right to security, freedom of expression, and protection from discrimination.
What was the significance of the Supreme Court’s decision in Dred Scott v. Sandford (1857)?
In Dred Scott v. Sandford (1857), the Supreme Court ruled that enslaved individuals were not citizens and therefore could not sue in federal court for their freedom.
Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution granted citizenship to all born or naturalized in the United States and guaranteed equal protection under the law?
The 14th Amendment.
What was the purpose of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) of 1938, and what protections did it provide for workers?
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) of 1938 established minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards to ensure fair compensation and protect workers, particularly vulnerable groups, from exploitation.
What organization, founded in 1929 in Texas, advocated for the rights and equality of Mexican Americans and worked to empower communities through education, legal advocacy, and political engagement?
League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC)
What is the purpose of the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC)?
To protect and promote the rights and well-being of all children around the world.
What amendment abolished slavery?
13th amendement
What does the term "temperance" refer to in social reform movements?
Temperance refers to moderation or self-restraint, especially the abstention from excessive alcohol consumption.
This Riot began as a peaceful rally supporting workers striking for an eight-hour workday, but it turned violent when a bomb was thrown into the crowd, causing chaos and deaths.
Haymarket Riot
What amendment protects citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures and requires warrants to be judicially approved based on probable cause?
The Fourth Amendment
What is the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), and why was it created?
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) is a historic document adopted by the United Nations that outlines the basic rights and freedoms that every person on earth is entitled to.
The UDHR declares that all human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights, regardless of race, gender, religion, language, or nationality.
What was the Discovery Doctrine of 1493?
A series of papal bulls issued by Pope Alexander VI that granted European nations the right to claim lands they “discovered” in the New World.
What amendment granted women the right to vote?
19th Amendment
What was blacklisting, and how did it affect workers involved in union activities?
Blacklisting was the practice of denying employment to workers known for participating in union activities, making it difficult for them to find jobs and discouraging labor organizing.
What older Mexican American organizations were criticized by younger activist groups in the 1960s?
LULAC (League of United Latin American Citizens) and the American G.I. Forum.
Name three systemic injustice issues discussed in class.
1. Racial Injustice
2. Economic inequality
3. Healthcare Disparities
4. Criminal Justice Disparities
Which country enacted the Trafficking Victims Protection Act?
The United States of America
What term refers to the practice of ensuring that all individuals, regardless of their background, identity, or characteristics, are treated fairly, respected, and have equal opportunities to participate fully in society?
Inclusion
What began when workers at the Pullman Palace Car Company went on strike to protest wage cuts and harsh working conditions?
Pullman Strike
What organization, founded in 1909, played a key role in fighting for civil rights through legal challenges?
NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People).