Famous People
who was the first colored president to be in the office?
Barack obama
Were black families allowed the same opportunities as white families?
no
what happened to many black families during slavery?
they got separated
which amendment allowed colored men to vote?
15th amendment
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which black man was known for leading a march to end slavery?
Martin Luther King Jr
what type of work did most black men do after slavery ended?
farming or sharecropping
What did many black men try to do after slavery ended
reunite with family
What laws enforced racial segregation?
What type of hat was associated with jazz musicians?
a fedora
Who was known for making products from peanuts and sweet potatoes to help poor southern families?
George Washington Carver
What system often kept black farmers in debt?
sharecropping
What institution often served as the center of black communities?
The church
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what music style became popular during the Harlem Renaissance?
Jazz
Who escaped from slavery and became a powerful voice for human rights and women's suffrage?
Fredrick douglass
What rights were many black men denied despite the 15th Amendment?
The right to vote
why was education important to many black fathers?
to create better opportunities for their children
What Supreme Court case ended legal school segregation?
Brown v. board of education
What genre of music was heavily influenced by the black men in the south?
Blues
Which black man founded the Tuskegee Institute and became one of the most influential educators in American history?
Booker T. washington
What movement encouraged black pride and achievement in the 1920's?
what was the major goal of black families after emancipation?
owning land and building wealth
What 1965 laws help protect black voting rights?
The Voting Rights Act.
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