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In the 1600's slaves began being shipped from Africa as slaves.
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The three-fifths law was passed saying that every three out of five slaves counted as one person.
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Harriet tubmam was born sometime between the years of 1819 and 1820 however the day and month are unknown.
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Escapes from slavery and begins to fight for rights in Washington.
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The exact date the Underground Railroad was founded is somewhat unknown, however, it is believed to have been in the mid to late 1800's.
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Lincoln issues the Emancipation Proclomation hoping to abolish slavery.
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On this day the 13th amendement was passed abolishing slavery.
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On this day the 13th amendment was ratified.
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Frederick Douglass died in Washington D.C.
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Harriet Tubman died in Auburn.
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Segway out of slavery. What is known as "The New Negro Movement" begins and starts the Harlem Renaissance.