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Lesson 9 of 84 · Reform Movements

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Civil Rights: Desegregating Schools

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The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948) lists 30 rights including freedom from slavery, the right to education, and the right to seek asylum.

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There's always more than one side to the story.

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The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948) lists 30 rights including freedom from slavery, the right to education, and the right to seek asylum.

Key Facts

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Courts balance conflicting rights.

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The Bill of Rights protects freedoms.

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Human rights belong to everyone.

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Question 1

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What does 'equal protection under the law' mean?

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