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This document is a study guide focusing on influential figures in American social and civil rights history. It covers topics such as good deeds, unions, rights, and notable individuals like Susan B. Anthony and Thurgood Marshall.

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Ch. 5 - Study Guide Good Deed - An action that helps others. Union - A group of workers that join together. Rights we have: Right to vote Right to practice the religion of our choice Right to speak and write our opinions Right to a fair, legal trial if charged with a crime. What is...

Ch. 5 - Study Guide Good Deed - An action that helps others. Union - A group of workers that join together. Rights we have: Right to vote Right to practice the religion of our choice Right to speak and write our opinions Right to a fair, legal trial if charged with a crime. What is a good citizen? A citizen that follows the rules and laws and respects the rights of others. Susan B. Anthony Susan B. Anthony was a prominent American social reformer and women's rights activist who played a pivotal role in the women's suffrage movement. She co-founded the National Woman Suffrage Association in 1869 and campaigned for women's right to vote, which was eventually realized with the passage of the 19th Amendment in 1920, although she did not live to see it. Anthony's dedication to equality and justice left a lasting legacy, inspiring future generations to continue the fight for gender equality. Thurgood Marshall Thurgood Marshall was an American civil rights lawyer and the first African American Supreme Court Justice. He is best known for his success in arguing the landmark case Brown v. Board of Education, which led to the desegregation of public schools. Throughout his career, Marshall championed equal rights and worked tirelessly to dismantle racial discrimination in the United States. Elenor Roosevelt Eleanor Roosevelt was a highly influential First Lady of the United States, serving from 1933 to 1945 alongside her husband, President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Known for her advocacy for human rights, her legacy endures as a champion of social justice, equality, and women's rights. Mary Mcleod Bethune Mary McLeod Bethune was a civil and women's rights leader and government officials of the twentieth century. She worked to establish programs that would fight to end segregated education and to help women use the ballot to advance equality. Cesar Chaves Cesar Chavez was a prominent labor leader and civil rights activist who co-founded the National Farm Workers Association, later known as the United Farm Workers (UFW). He is best known for his efforts to improve working conditions and wages for farm workers in the United States, using nonviolent tactics such as boycotts, marches, and hunger strikes. Chavez's dedication to social justice and workers' rights has left a lasting impact on the labor movement and continues to inspire activism today.

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