The political creation of Illinois senator Stephen Douglas, this piece of legislation opened a hailstorm of political controversy on Capitol Hill when introduced. The bill organized
two territories in the formerly unorganized Louisiana Purchase for the construction of
the central and northern routes of the transcontinental railroad. The southern
congressional delegations insisted the bill include removal of 36'30" line of the 1820
Compromise before guaranteeing their endorsement and support. Passed by Congress
in 1854, the act destroyed the Whig party, invigorated the know-Nothing party, and gave
rise to the Republican Party. Events of the next six years provided the prelude for the
American Civil War.

overtime, the civil rights movement changed in a way that not only it benefited african-americans, but benefited other ethnicity's such as latinos, asians, or women too! that's why the results of the movement be called mixed.

the civil rights movement brought about tremendous changes. no longer were blacks denied the right to vote, to eat, shop, and swim where they , and more importantly, to attend integrated schools. despite its many accomplishments, however, the civil rights movement had its shortcomings. for example, many people, both young and old, lost their lives, homes, jobs, and families. still other individuals were so damaged by psychological trauma that they ceased being productive members of the community. the movement left intact the economic inequities that had contributed to the maintenance of segregation. and finally, racism remained alive and well long after the movement's end. like most movements of its kind, the civil rights movement left behind a mixed legacy of triumph and tragedy.