Abolitionist Movement
What was the purpose?
To end slavery
What progress was seen during this era?
Black Americans held political office for the first time. Schools and businesses for Black communities were established
What is it?
A cultural movement celebrating Black art, music, literature, and identity.
What was the purpose of the Civil Rights Movement?
To end racial segregation and discrimination.
Who was Barack Obama?
The 44th President of the United States. First African American president
When did it begin?
In the late 1700s
What is the Ku Klux Klan?
A white supremacist group that used violence to suppress black rights.
Where did it take place?
The center of the Harlem Renaissance was in Harlem, New York. It influenced the rest of the US
What is the name of Martin Luther King JR's speech?
I have a Dream
Who was Rosa Parks?
Refused to give up her seat on the bus, leading to protests. This led to the desegregation of the Montgomery public buses.
What is the Fugitive Slave Act?
Escaped slaves were returned to their owners.
What are the Jim Crow Laws?
Enforced segregation in all public facilities.
What impact did this era have?
Redefined black culture and shaped modern black identity
What is Brown v. Board of Education?
Supreme Court ruled school segregation unconstitutional
Who was Harriet Tubman?
Helped slaves escape through the Underground Railroad.
What is the Emancipation Proclamation?
Enslaved people in Confederate slaves were deemed free.
What did the 15th amendment do?
Give black men the right to vote
What kind of music was popular during this era?
Jazz and the blues
What was the Civil Rights Act?
Banned segregation and discrimination in public places and jobs.
Who was Martin Luther King JR?
He was a leader during the Civil Rights Movement. Famous for his "I Have A Dream" speech.
What did the 13th Amendment do?
Abolished Slavery
What did the 14th Amendment do?
Granted citizenship and equal protection under the law.
Name a famous writer during this time.
Langston Hughes, W.E.B DuBois, Alain Locke
What was the Voting Rights Act?
Eliminated barriers like literacy tests that restricted Black voting rights.
Who was Frederick Douglas?
He was a writer during the abolitionist movement.