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Civil war starts in 1861 and ends in 1865. Arose out of disputes over the issues of slavery, trade, tariffs, and the doctine of states' rights.
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This amendment was passed and was ratified on December 6, 1865. This amendment abolished slavery.
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Was passed to protect the rights of African Americans in the United States. It was later declared unconstitutional by the supreme court.
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The Post War Years 1865-1877
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Ku Klux Klan was originally organized in the winter of 1865-1866 in Pulsaki, Tennessee.
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This amendment was passed in June of 1866 and later ratified in 1868. It granted citzenship to and protect the civil liberties of recently freed slaves.
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Jim Crow Laws emerged in the Souther states after the Civil war. This system created a barrier fto equal rights that favored white people.
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Granted African American men the right to vote.
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Between March of 1870 and February 1871 Congress oassed the Enforcement Acts which are, criminal codes that protected blacks' right to vote, hold office, serve on juries, and receive equal protection of laws.
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Nation's oldest and largest organization based on Civil Rights.
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This group believed in non-voilent direct action and organized the Freedom Rides of 1961. Their goal was to have a true equality all over the world.
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Ruled that racial segregation in public schools violated the 14th Amendment ti the constitution.
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This was the day when blacks decided that they would boycott buses until they could sit anywhere they wanted, instead of being forced to the back of the bus when whites boarded.
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Rosa Parks was arrested for violating the Montgomery City code of not moving to give up her seat on the bus for a white person because the white section was filled up.
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This organization was founded after the Montgomery Bus Boycott. Martin Luther King Jr. establish and led this group. It's goal was to advance the cause of civil rights through non-violence.
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This organization was led by black college students who coordinated sit-ins and other non-violent activities.
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Promising to end racial discrimination and segregation.
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Seven blacks and six whites travel were to travel from Washington D.C. to New Orleans Louisiana. The bus did not make it to far and several angry whote people set the bus on fire.
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Led by Martin Luther King Jr. in opposition to the segregation laws.
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Every American had the right to vote, go to school, get a job, and be served in a public place without any sort of discrimination.
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Promoted several programs containing health, education and welfare for poor blacks.
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Urban protest as a result of polic brutality and social injustice.
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Highlighted the undemocratic exclusion of African Americans from voting and participation in the politcal process.
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Provided funds for professional development, school materials, parental involvement, and resources to support educational programs.
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Helped with the issue of poor health care for minorities and funding for senior citizens.
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This act was passed allowing and guaranteeing voting rights for black southerners and and helping to elect African Americans at the local, state, and federal levels.
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A rebellion that indicated the violent urban uprisings. This riot lasted for 5 days.
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This act was signed into legislation and became and actual law on July 1, 1968 allowing individuals from third world countries to enter the United States.
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A powerful, political group that was organized as a means of self-defense which attracted young black students and other organizations. It's purpose was to implement survival programs, free clinics, breakfast programs, free shoes, school and education programs and prisoners legal aid and support programs.
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One of the most dealiest and destructive riots in U.S. history that last for 5 days.
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Spoke about issues concerning Vietname War policies, selecting presidential candidates, and addressed police violence towards protesters.