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Period: to
Slavery in American Colonies
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John Neely Bryan
Built cabin on the Trinity. -
“Texas Troubles”
Fires in Dallas lead to lynchings. -
Start of Civil War
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Emancipation Proclamation
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End of Civil War
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Juneteenth
Slaves were informed of their freedom in Texas. -
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Lynchings in Dallas, Texas
500 blacks were lynched during this timespan. -
Dallas legally became a city.
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Bombings
The first bombing of African American neighborhood led to other bombings. -
JFK
Visit to Dallas and assassination.