Civil Rights events within the United States

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  • The african slave trade started where men, women, and children were traded in exchange for money, rum, dress, clothes, and other items considered valuable.

    The african slave trade started where men, women, and children were traded in exchange for money, rum, dress, clothes, and other items considered valuable.

  • Thomas Paine published African slavery in America in Pennsylvania Journal and The weekly advertiser.

    Thomas Paine published African slavery in America in Pennsylvania Journal and The weekly advertiser.

    Thomas Paine published African slavery in America in Pennsylvania Journal and The weekly advertiser.
  • 1789The american Constitution was adopted and slaves counted only as ⅗ of a person just for means of representation.

    1789The american Constitution was adopted and slaves counted only as ⅗ of a person just for means of representation.

  • Some 18,000 Cherokees were forcibly removed from their land and were directed to settle west of the Mississippi in a journey known as the “Trial of tears”.

    Some 18,000 Cherokees were forcibly removed from their land and were directed to settle west of the Mississippi in a journey known as the “Trial of tears”.

  • The first women’s right’s convention was held in Seneca falls N.Y.

    The first women’s right’s convention was held in Seneca falls N.Y.

  • Dred Scott, a slave who lived in free territory sued for his freedom when the people he was living with tried to bring him to a slave state in the South.

    Dred Scott, a slave who lived in free territory sued for his freedom when the people he was living with tried to bring him to a slave state in the South.

  • The Civil war begins between the Confederate states and the Union.

    The Civil war begins between the Confederate states and the Union.

  • POW’s in the Civil War were some of the first in America, they were jailed in their own country

    POW’s in the Civil War were some of the first in America, they were jailed in their own country

  • President Lincoln signs the Emancipation Proclamation.

    President Lincoln signs the Emancipation Proclamation.

  • The term Lynching was introduced by a man named Charles Lynch.

    The term Lynching was introduced by a man named Charles Lynch.

  • The Civil wars ends with the Union prevailing. The 13th amendment to the constitution is ratified saying that any form of slavery or servitude shall not exist any more.

    The Civil wars ends with the Union prevailing. The 13th amendment to the constitution is ratified saying that any form of slavery or servitude shall not exist any more.

  • The some members of the KKK were trialed for not allowing black people to vote or threatening the if they do vote. Most KKK member would burn down a man's home.

    The some members of the KKK were trialed for not allowing black people to vote or threatening the if they do vote. Most KKK member would burn down a man's home.

  • Congress passes the first civil rights act, Henceforth guaranteeing equal rights in transportation, restaurants, inns, theaters, and juries.

    Congress passes the first civil rights act, Henceforth guaranteeing equal rights in transportation, restaurants, inns, theaters, and juries.

  • The election of Rutherford B. Hayes into presidency. He brought reconstruction to a halt and withdrew most of the federal troops from the South, those who remained did little to enforce and protect the rights of African Americans.

    The election of Rutherford B. Hayes into presidency. He brought reconstruction to a halt and withdrew most of the federal troops from the South, those who remained did little to enforce and protect the rights of African Americans.

  • Congress passed the Chinese Exclusion Act, restricted the immigration of all chinese laborers for 10 years and required them to carry identification cards.

    Congress passed the Chinese Exclusion Act, restricted the immigration of all chinese laborers for 10 years and required them to carry identification cards.

  • Congress passed the Scott Act which prohibited chinese laborers who leave the U.Su from returning unless they have family living in the country.

    Congress passed the Scott Act which prohibited chinese laborers who leave the U.Su from returning unless they have family living in the country.

  • In the Battle of Wounded Knee, United states troops slaughtered over 200 Dakota indian men, women, and children which is the “so-called” last battle of indian wars.

    In the Battle of Wounded Knee, United states troops slaughtered over 200 Dakota indian men, women, and children which is the “so-called” last battle of indian wars.

  • Trial Plessy vs ferguson started the the native american this trial made native americans considered 2nd class citizens

    Trial Plessy vs ferguson started the the native american this trial made native americans considered 2nd class citizens

  • lynching within the U.S. has become a normal occurrence in life for intimidating African Americans. between the years 1886 and 1990 more than 2,500 lynchings have occurred within the nation.

    lynching within the U.S. has become a normal occurrence in life for intimidating African Americans. between the years 1886 and 1990 more than 2,500 lynchings have occurred within the nation.

  • National association for the Advancement of Colored People was founded by Du Bois, Jane Addams, John Dewey, and others.

    National association for the Advancement of Colored People was founded by Du Bois, Jane Addams, John Dewey, and others.

  • The Mexican ambassador formally protests the mistreatment of Mexicans in the United States, citing a number of brutal lynchings and murders.

    The Mexican ambassador formally protests the mistreatment of Mexicans in the United States, citing a number of brutal lynchings and murders.

  • Rep. Jeanette Rankin becomes the first woman elected to congress.

    Rep. Jeanette Rankin becomes the first woman elected to congress.

  • Jones act was passed granting full citizenship to Puerto Ricans and are given the right to travel freely to the continental United States.

    Jones act was passed granting full citizenship to Puerto Ricans and are given the right to travel freely to the continental United States.

  • The 19th Amendment gives women in the U.S. the right to vote.

    The 19th Amendment gives women in the U.S. the right to vote.

  • Native americans were given the right to vote

    Native americans were given the right to vote

  • Because 10,000 Native American soldiers fought in WWI, congress passed the indian citizenship act of 1924. This granted American citizenship to Native Americans.

    Because 10,000 Native American soldiers fought in WWI, congress passed the indian citizenship act of 1924. This granted American citizenship to Native Americans.

  • The Immigration Act bars any “alien ineligible to citizenship” from entering the United States.

    The Immigration Act bars any “alien ineligible to citizenship” from entering the United States.

  • Indian regression act protected indina after the were forced off their land.

    Indian regression act protected indina after the were forced off their land.

  • Executive order 9066 threw all Japanese Americans into holding camps after the bombing at pearl harbor for they feared that they could be spies

    Executive order 9066 threw all Japanese Americans into holding camps after the bombing at pearl harbor for they feared that they could be spies

  • The Third KKK klan was founded, this is the klan that is responsible for all of the harassment in today’s society.

    The Third KKK klan was founded, this is the klan that is responsible for all of the harassment in today’s society.

  • Jackie Robinson becomes the first African American to play major league baseball.

    Jackie Robinson becomes the first African American to play major league baseball.

  • Rosa Parks refuses to give up her seat to a white man in Alabama on December 1st, precipitating the bus boycott, being led by Martin Luther King jr.

    Rosa Parks refuses to give up her seat to a white man in Alabama on December 1st, precipitating the bus boycott, being led by Martin Luther King jr.

  • The alabama bus boycott ends in victory on December 21 after supreme court rules segregation on buses illegal.

    The alabama bus boycott ends in victory on December 21 after supreme court rules segregation on buses illegal.

  • Martin Luther King’s house was bombed.

    Martin Luther King’s house was bombed.

  • Autherine Lucy is the first African American to be admitted to the University of Alabama.

    Autherine Lucy is the first African American to be admitted to the University of Alabama.

  • admitted into the United States. Hawaii elected Hiram Fong (of Chinese ancestry) and Daniel Inouye (of Japanese ancestry) to represent hawaii in congress. They are the first two Asian American to serve in the body of congress.

    admitted into the United States. Hawaii elected Hiram Fong (of Chinese ancestry) and Daniel Inouye (of Japanese ancestry) to represent hawaii in congress. They are the first two Asian American to serve in the body of congress.

  • Freedom bus rides 13 black people rode a bus through the most racist towns in america

    Freedom bus rides 13 black people rode a bus through the most racist towns in america

  • I man who is currently 72 who was a member of the KKK pleaded not guilty. to the kidnapping and murder of 2 boys in mississippi both 16 years old who were found at the bottom of the river.

    I man who is currently 72 who was a member of the KKK pleaded not guilty. to the kidnapping and murder of 2 boys in mississippi both 16 years old who were found at the bottom of the river.

  • School become unsegregated court case brown vs board

    School become unsegregated court case brown vs board

  • President lyndon johnson passed this civil right violation ending segregation in public places and easy voting polls.

    President lyndon johnson passed this civil right violation ending segregation in public places and easy voting polls.

  • A peaceful protest of a mass group of African Americans walking over a bridge in Selma, Alabama. The state police told them to turn around and they were beaten even tho they had turned around, many were severely injured.

    A peaceful protest of a mass group of African Americans walking over a bridge in Selma, Alabama. The state police told them to turn around and they were beaten even tho they had turned around, many were severely injured.

  • Two gay men in Minnesota applied for a marriage license and were denied because they were gay.

    Two gay men in Minnesota applied for a marriage license and were denied because they were gay.

  • The philadelphia police bombed a black libertarian group that have meet in a house killing 11 of the group burning down 62 homes

    The philadelphia police bombed a black libertarian group that have meet in a house killing 11 of the group burning down 62 homes

  • Michael Donald was the last recorded lynching in the United States, suspected to be conducted by two KKK members.

    Michael Donald was the last recorded lynching in the United States, suspected to be conducted by two KKK members.

  • Trayvon martin was shot after entering a gated community to go the short way home. zimmerman his shooter was on community watch saw trayvon walking around a followed. He thought Trayvon had a gun.

  • Fisher Vs University of Texas. A white girl fisher was not admitted to Texas University because of her skin color the university admitted a black girl with lower score and GPA Fisher experian racist selection.

    Fisher Vs University of Texas. A white girl fisher was not admitted to Texas University because of her skin color the university admitted a black girl with lower score and GPA Fisher experian racist selection.

  • Ferguson Riots after a Mike brown “black man” was killed by a police officer while he was unarmed looting starting fire and riot in the street started.

    Ferguson Riots after a Mike brown “black man” was killed by a police officer while he was unarmed looting starting fire and riot in the street started.

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