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Slavery begins.
In the 1600's slaves began being shipped from Africa as slaves. -
3/5 law.
The three-fifths law was passed saying that every three out of five slaves counted as one person. -
Frederick Douglass was born.
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Harriet Tubman.
Harriet tubmam was born sometime between the years of 1819 and 1820 however the day and month are unknown. -
Soujourner Truth.
Escapes from slavery and begins to fight for rights in Washington. -
Underground railroad.
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. -
Lincoln is elected.
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Emancipation Proclomation.
Lincoln issues the Emancipation Proclomation hoping to abolish slavery. -
13th amendment.
On this day the 13th amendement was passed abolishing slavery. -
Lincoln is assassinated.
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13th amendement ratified.
On this day the 13th amendment was ratified. -
Frederick Douglass gives famous speech.
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Frederick Douglass dies.
Frederick Douglass died in Washington D.C. -
Harriet Tubman dies.
Harriet Tubman died in Auburn. -
Harlem Renaissance.
Segway out of slavery. What is known as "The New Negro Movement" begins and starts the Harlem Renaissance.