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13th Amendment
The 13th Amendment, which was ratified on April 8, 1864, is the amendment ending slavery. This was passed under the presidency of Lincoln. This ended slavery and servantry. However, servitude and slavery can be used as a punishment for crime. This contributes to the advancement of African American people, as well as advancing their civil rights. (African Americans) -
13th Amendment
The 13th Amendment, which was ratified on April 8, 1864, is the amendment ending slavery. This was passed under the presidency of Lincoln. This ended slavery, and servantry. However, servitude and slavery can be used as a punishment of crime. -
14th Amendment
Rights of citizenship, due process of law, and equal protection of the law. The 14th amendment has become one of the most used amendments in court to date regarding the equal protection clause. -
14th Amendment
Rights of citizenship, due process of law, and equal protection of the law. The 14th amendment has become one of the most used amendments in court to date regarding the equal protection clause. This contributes to civil rights as it protects all citizens under the law. -
15th Amendment
The 15th Amendment, which was ratified in 1870, granted African American men the right to vote. The passage of this amendment is known as suffrage. -
15th Amendment
The 15th Amendment, which was ratified in 1870, granted African American men the right to vote. The passage of this amendment is known as suffrage. This helps advance the civil rights of Africans further. (African Americans) -
Tuskagee Institute Created
Tuskegee Institute was created on July 4, 1881. Founded by Booker T. Washington, this building was built for the purpose of training teachers. Primarily to train African Americans in Agriculture and industry. This advances African American people, as well as industry. (African Americans) -
Tuskagee Institute Created
Tuskegee Institute was created July 4, 1881. Founded by Booker T. Washington, this building was built for the purpose of training teachers. Primarily to train African Americans in Agriculture and industry. -
Plessy V Ferguson
Plessy V. Ferguson was a court case that took place on May 16, 1896. The court case was about a man who was partially black sitting at the front of the bus in Louisiana. Congress passed the law “separate but equal”, meaning that public segregation is allowed, however the quality of separate facilities is the same. -
Plessy V Ferguson
Plessy V. Ferguson was a court case that took place on May 16, 1896. The court case was about a man who was partially black sitting at the front of the bus in Louisiana. Congress passed the law “separate but equal”, meaning that public segregation is allowed, however, the quality of separate facilities is the same. This also advances African Americans in society, as it desegregates most of America. (African Americans) -
NAACP Created
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People was founded on February 12th, 1909 in New York. This organization worked for abolition of segregation, as well as discrimination in housing, education and employment. This organization was founded by W.E.B. Debois. They worked to create equality for all people. -
NAACP Created
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People was founded on February 12th, 1909 in New York. This organization worked for the abolition of segregation, as well as discrimination in housing, education, and employment. This organization was founded by W.E.B. Debois. They worked to create equality for all people. This works to advance civil rights and equality for African Americans. (African Americans) -
19th Amendment
On August 18, 1920, the 19th amendment was passed, granting women the right to vote. This amendment took many years to get passed, and many women leaders came to a rise to peacefully, as well as violently protest the right to vote. -
19th Amendment
On August 18, 1920, the 19th amendment was passed, granting women the right to vote. This amendment took many years to get passed, and many women leaders came to rise to peacefully, as well as violently protest the right to vote. This helps in the advancement of civil rights and equality for women. (Women) -
Executive Order 9981
Executive Order 9981 was an order issued on July 26th, 1948, passed by President Truman. This order abolishes racial discrimination in the military. This eventually leads to the ending of racial discrimination in all services. -
Executive Order 9981
Executive Order 9981 was an order issued on July 26th, 1948, passed by President Truman. This order abolishes racial discrimination in the military. This eventually leads to the ending of racial discrimination in all services. This advances minorities to not have to face frequent racial discrimination. This helps African Americans in the military become desegregated. (African Americans) -
Brown V Board of Education
The brown V Board of education system was a court case that took place on May 17, 1954. In Topeka, Kansas. The court case established that the policy of “separate but equal” has no role in the school system. -
Brown V Board of Education
The brown V Board of the education system was a court case that took place on May 17, 1954. In Topeka, Kansas. The court case established that the policy of “separate but equal” has no role in the school system. This is a step forward for the advancements of African Americans in the school system. (African American) -
Montgomery Bus Boycott
The Montgomery Bus Boycott was an event that took place in Montgomery, Alabama from 1955-1956. African Americans living in Alabama refused to take the transit, as a way to peacefully protest the desegregation of public transit. This boycott led directly to the leadership of Martin Luther King Jr. -
Montgomery Bus Boycott
The Montgomery Bus Boycott was an event that took place in Montgomery, Alabama from 1955-1956. African Americans living in Alabama refused to take the transit, as a way to peacefully protest the desegregation of public transit. This boycott led directly to the leadership of Martin Luther King Jr. This advances the rights of African Americans in the civil rights movement. (African Americans) -
Little Rock 9
Little Rock 9 is a group of 9 African American students enrolled in Little Rock Central highschool. They were prevented from entering a racially segregated school. This led directly to the Brown V Board of education case, where they ban segregation in schools. This event marks the formal ending of segregation. -
Civil Rights act of 1957
The civil rights act of 1957 was passed under Dwight. D Eisenhower, and reconstructed by Lyndon B. Johnson, this act allowed for racial segregation to end, poverty to end, and making all people equal under the constitution. -
Little Rock 9
Little Rock 9 is a group of 9 African American students enrolled in Little Rock Central highschool. They were prevented from entering a racially segregated school. This led directly to the Brown V Board of education case, where they ban segregation in schools. This event marks the formal ending of segregation. Once again, it works to advance African Americans. n(African Americans) -
Civil Rights act of 1957
The civil rights act of 1957 was passed under Dwight. D Eisenhower, and reconstructed by Lyndon B. Johnson, this act allowed for racial segregation to end, poverty to end, and making all people equal under the constitution. This helps to equalize Africans and Whites. (African Americans) -
Greensboro NC sit-ins
The Greensboro sit-ins took place in Greensboro, North Carolina, in 1960. These sit-ins were used as a way to peacefully protest the end of racial segregation. Colored people would sit-in cafeterias that were labeled ‘whites-only’. Many people were arrested for ‘trespassing’ and disturbing others' peace. These protests were successful in integrating lunch counters. -
Greensboro NC sit-ins
The Greensboro sit-ins took place in Greensboro, North Carolina, in 1960. These sit-ins were used as a way to peacefully protest the end of racial segregation. Colored people would sit-in cafeterias that were labeled ‘whites-only’. Many people were arrested for ‘trespassing’ and disturbing others' peace. These protests were successful in integrating lunch counters. These sit-ins worked to equalize Africans and Whites. (African Americans) -
Freedom Riders
Freedom riders are a group of civil rights activists who would ride buses into the South in 1961. This group challenged many court cases that resulted in the segregation of public buses. They worked to desegregate transportation. This includes trains, buses, bus stops, and train terminals. -
Freedom Riders
Freedom riders are a group of civil rights activists who would ride buses into the South in 1961. This group challenged many court cases that resulted in the segregation of public buses. They worked to desegregate transportation. This includes trains, buses, bus stops, and train terminals. This worked towards equalizing Africans. (African Americans) -
Ceaser Chavez
Cesar was born in 1927, in Yuma, Arizona. He devotes his life to improving life for farmworkers. This includes advocating for fair treatment, pay, and working conditions for farmers. He fought for protected union activity in California. He gave most Americans a sense of power and freedom. He starts the National Farm Workers association in 1962, to work for the advancement of farmers. -
Ceaser Chavez
Cesar was born in 1927, in Yuma, Arizona. He devotes his life to improving life for farmworkers. This includes advocating for fair treatment, pay, and working conditions for farmers. He fought for protected union activity in California. He gave most Americans a sense of power and freedom. This works to equalize Mexican Americans, and give more advancements to farmers. (Chicano) -
20th Amendment
On January 23, 1964, the United States passed the law prohibiting poll taxes in elections. Prior to this, citizens were required to pay a tax to be able to vote in elections. This amendment got rid of that tax, allowing people to vote for free. This contributes to the civil rights movement as it advances the country as a whole to have more rights, like voting for free. -
24th Amendment
On January 23, 1964, the United States passed the law prohibiting poll taxes in elections. Prior to this, citizens were required to pay a tax to be able to vote in elections. This amendment got rid of that tax, allowing people to vote for free. This equalizes many throughout the country, as well as advances the country as a whole. -
Voting Rights Act of 1965
The voting rights act of 1965 was signed by Lyndon B Johnson, this banned literacy tests, poll taxes, and other measures southerners would take to prevent African Americans the right to vote. -
Voting Rights Act of 1965
The voting rights act of 1965 was signed by Lyndon B Johnson, this banned literacy tests, poll taxes, and other measures southerners would take to prevent African Americans the right to vote. This advances African Americans in the south. As well as advancing the Africans rights to vote. (African Americans) -
Black Panthers
The Black Panthers were a revolutionary organization founded in October 1966, in Oakland, California. This group works to exempt blacks from the military, allow for schools to teach the true history of slavery, decrease police brutality, and fight for freedom for all black people in jail. This group is still active. -
Black Panthers
The Black Panthers were a revolutionary organization founded in October 1966, in Oakland, California. This group works to exempt blacks from the military, allow for schools to teach the true history of slavery, decrease police brutality, and fight for freedom for all black people in jail. This group is still active. This group fights for the advancements of Africans. (African Americans) -
MLK Assassinated
On April 6th, 1968, MLK, a Christian Civil rights activist who spoke out against racial discrimination and segregation, was assassinated. He was shot at the Lorraine Motel, for reasons unknown. This event unified the country, as blacks and whites alike mourned his death. -
American Indian Movement
The American Indian Movement is a movement that occurred in July 1968 in Minneapolis. This group protested racial segregation issues, as well as civil rights violations against Native Americans. The group's sole purpose is to advocate for Native Americans. -
MLK Assassinated
On April 6th, 1968, MLK, a Christian Civil rights activist who spoke out against racial discrimination and segregation, was assassinated. He was shot at the Lorraine Motel, for reasons unknown. This event unified the country, as blacks and whites alike mourned his death. (African Americans) -
American Indian Movement
The American Indian Movement is a movement that occurred in July 1968 in Minneapolis. This group protested racial segregation issues, as well as civil rights violations against Native Americans. The group's sole purpose is to advocate for the Native Americans. (Native Americans)
