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1863-1900
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Slavery Scars
This is a picture a slave that was taken in 1863. The slave in the picture just got whipped and these are his scars. He was whipped because he was escaped. -
Black Codes
Black Codes was a name of a law given to the southern governments during the presidency of Andrew Johnson. The laws served restrictions on freedman. They were forbidden to carry weapons in public areas. -
Jefferson Fraklin Long
Jefferson Fraklin Long was the firts colored person to be a part of the goverment. Held his office for 23 years. When he was born he was a slave and taught himself how to read and write. -
List of Passengers for Barque Azor Bound to Monrovia
Liberia was a haven for many freed slaves. In the beginning it was the 1820’s.
One of many ships carried 260 african americans
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Civil Rights Cases
The Supreme Court decided that the 14th amendment does not stop discrimination from private individuals or business . -
Jim Crow, 1887
Jim Crow laws were segregation laws. These laws were enforced the southern states. These laws kept blacks and white segregated. -
Fedrick Douglas
Fredrick Douglas was born into slavery in Maryland. He became an advocate of rights for all people. Fredrick was nominated for vice president by the equal rights party. -
Harriet Tubman
Harriet Tubman was a slave herself. She helped slaves escape to freedom. Tubman was a nurse, cook, and spy during the civil war.
