Trace the Historical Changes in Civil Commitment Procedures, Noting Previous

question 37

Essay

Trace the historical changes in civil commitment procedures, noting previous and current criteria.

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Definitions:

March On Washington

A significant event in 1963 where civil rights leaders and supporters gathered in Washington, D.C., advocating for civil and economic rights for African Americans.

Roe V. Wade

A landmark 1973 Supreme Court case that ruled the Constitution of the United States protects a pregnant woman's liberty to choose to have an abortion without excessive government restriction.

Peace Corps

A volunteer program run by the United States government aimed at providing social and economic development abroad through technical assistance, while promoting mutual understanding between Americans and populations served.

Freedom Summer

A 1964 campaign in the United States aimed at registering as many African American voters as possible in Mississippi, marked by significant activism and opposition.