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African Americcan slavery begins in british north america
Slaves throughout the begining of America were recognized as property. They weren't considered people; therefore, the could not hold any sort of political office. The first Africans were believed to arrive in Jamestown, Virginia in the early 17th century. Not only were these people slaves, but indentured servants as well. -
Frederick Douglass
On January 1, 1836, Douglass made a resolution that he would be free by the end of the year. He planned an escape. But early in April he was jailed after his plan was discovered. Two years later, while living in Baltimore and working at a shipyard, Douglass would finally realize his dream: he fled the city on September 3, 1838. Travelling by train, then steamboat, then train, he arrived in New York City the following day. Several weeks later he had settled in New Bedford, Massachusetts. -
Booker t. Washington
Booker T. Washington was the most famous black man in America between 1895 and 1915. He was also considered the most influential black educator of the late 19th and early 20th centuries insofar as he controlled the flow of funds to black schools and colleges. -
Robert Smith Elected to House
Famous African American Hero Robert Smith is elected to South Carolinas House of Representatives. He serves for 5 years fighting hard for black rights including disfranchisement. After, he serves for the Congress for 3 years. -
P.B.S PInchback
Pinckney Benton Stewart Pinchback was the first person of African-American descent to become governor of a U.S. state. A Republican, he served as the 24th Governor of Louisiana for 35 days, from December 9, 1872, to January 13, 1873. -
Marcus Garvey
Garvey was a Jamaican-born black nationalist who created a 'Back to Africa' movement in the United States. He became an inspirational figure for later civil rights activists. -
Rosa Parks
Rosa Parks is most famous for refusing to give up her seat to a white man on the bus. After she was thrown off the bus a bus boycott surely formed. -
LIttle Rock 9
Nine aftrican american students were accepted to go to college with only "white" people/ -
Martin Luther KIng Jr.
He is best known for his role in the advancement of civil rights using nonviolent civil disobedience. King has become a national icon in the history of American progressivism. Most fmaous for his "I had a dream' speech. -
March on Washington
The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom took place in Washington, D.C., on August 28, 1963. Attended by some 250,000 people, it was the largest demonstration ever seen in the nation's capital, and one of the first to have extensive television coverage. -
First AfricanAmerican President
Barack Obama is elected the 44th president of the United States. -
Condoleezza Rice
The first woman of African-American origin to serve as the Secretary of State. At the same time, she became only the second woman as well as second Afro-American to hold this position in the US government. -
summary
In the past African Americans were treated in harsh and unjust ways. They never gave up, they have fought for their rights. Because of their determination to pursue equality, African Americans have left a significant impact on this country. -
Bibliography
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/jimcrow/stories_people_booker.html
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/aia/part4/4p1539.html
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/garvey_marcus.shtml
www.history.com/topics/rosa-parks
http://www.centralhigh57.org/The_Little_Rock_Nine.html
http://www.infoplease.com/spot/marchonwashington.html
