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Dred Scott vs. Sandford
African Americans that was shipped into the United States and held as slaves are not citizens. -
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"separate but equal"
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Homer Plessy Arrested
Homer Plessy was arrested for sitting in the "white" car of the Louisiana Railroad. -
Plessy's Appeal
Plessy's appeal went before the U.S. Supreme Court. Albion Tourgee and Samuel Phillips went to speak on the behalf og Plessy. -
Decision Made
The court rejected Plessy's arguments. The court then said "separate but equal." -
Pled Guilty
Plessy was pled guilty and he had to pay a fine. -
NAACP
NAACP was founded. -
Brown vs. Board of Education
Brown vs. Board of Education ruled segregation is school unconstitutional. -
Emmett Till
Emmett Till was murdered after reportedly flirting with a white woman. -
Rosa Parks
Rosa Parks was arrested for not giving her sit up to a white man. -
"Little Rock Nine"
Nine black students were prevented from entering into a segregated school. -
Civil Rights Act
Civil Rights Act was made and signed by President Johnson.
