Minority and Religious Groups

Definition

These are groups of people who may have been marginalized or faced discrimination based on factors such as race, religion, or ethnicity. Despite these challenges, they played significant roles in shaping the history of the United States.

Related terms

Civil Rights Movement: This refers to the social movements in the mid-20th century aimed at ending racial segregation and discrimination against African Americans.

Suffrage Movement: This movement focused on advocating for women's right to vote.

Immigration Reform: Refers to changes made to immigration policies and laws that aim to address issues related to immigrants' rights, citizenship, and integration.