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Slavery
American colonies kidnapped people from Africa to become their slaves. They had to work as indentured servants and in the production of roe example tobacco and cotton. -
The Declaration of Independence
It was one of the first documents which insists equal rights for all. Although it didn't referred to slaves it was a big inspiration to abolitionists in the 19th century. -
Harriet Tubman
She was born as a slave and after she had managed to escape to Pennsylvania she came back with the name Moses the help others to also escape. She is the most famous escape agent who found the "Underground Railroad" organization, which helped slaves to escape from America to Canada. -
Protection under the law
Since 1868 then black people had equal protection under the law -
Right to vote
Black Americans had the right to vote. -
Mary Church Terrell
She was one of the first African-American who earned a university degree. Although her parents were slaves. She became an activist for civil rights. -
Franklin D. Roosevelt
He issued a Executive Order which opened national defense jobs and other government jobs to all Americans regardless their race, color or national origin. -
Military
The discrimination of black people in the military ended. -
Attending school
Segregation was made illegal in the public schools. -
Rosa Parks "the mother of the modern day civil rights movement"
Laws at that time stated that black passengers must sit in designated seats at the back of the bus but Parks complained when a white man wanted her seat. She got arrested and a bus boycott started which was 381 days long. In November the rule was disestablished. -
Little Rock Nine
Nine black students began classes at a public High School but it was difficult for them to get inside. A few weeks later they tried it again and made it inside, but had to removed for their safety when violence ensued -
Improvement Right to vote
It allowed federal prosecution of anyone who tried to prevent someone from voting. It also created a commission to investigate voter fraud. -
Malcolm X
he was the African American leader and prominent figure in the Nation of Islam who articulated concepts of race pride and black nationalism in the early 1960s. After his assassination, the widespread distribution of his life story made him an ideological hero, especially among black youth. -
March on Washington
More than 200,000 people of all races congregated in Washington D. C. for the peaceful march with the main purpose of forcing civil rights legislation and establishing job equality for everyone. The highlight of the march was King’s speech in which he continually stated, “I have a dream…” -
Civil Rights Act of 1964
The law guaranteed equal employment for all, limited the use of voter literacy tests and allowed federal authorities to ensure public facilities were integrated. -
Martin Luther King "I have a dream"
He is considered to be one of the most outstanding representatives in the non- violent fight against oppression and social injustice and was the most famous speaker of the civil rights movement. Essentially through his dedication and effectiveness, the Civil rights movement that has finally achieved the abolition of racial segregation by law and the introduction of full suffrage for the black population of the U.S. southern states. -
Improvement Right to vote
The law banned all voter literacy tests and provided federal examiners in certain voting jurisdictions. -
Fair Housing Act
The fair housing act prevented housing discrimination based on race, sex, national origin and religion. It was also the last legislation enacted during the civil rights era. -
Oprah Winfrey
She was the most influential talk show host in the US and an important media mogul. Her talk show was the most successful talk show in the US from 1984 to 2011. -
Barack Obama
He was the first African American President from the United States after 44 years although his origin wasn't completely American. He governed from 2009 to 2017.
