African American History

Civil War

Apr 12, 1861

The American Civil War was in 1861 till 1865. It was probably the costliest war on American soil. Two point four million soldiers were killed.

Emmett Till murder

Aug 28, 1955

http://www.emmetttillmurder.com/Emmett Till was murdered by two white men when he was in his uncle's house. They threw him in a river. He was only fourteen years old, he was shot in the head and also beaten to death.

Civil Rights Act

Jul 2, 1964

The Civil Acts was on discrimination, color, race, religion, sex, or national orgin. Also their disability.