slavery
What kinds of work were enslaved people forced to do in the United States?
Enslaved people were forced to do hard labor such as working on plantations, farming, planting and harvesting crops, carrying heavy loads, and working in households.
what did they wear
they wore white robes that covered all of their body with a hood with a sharp end.
what is his speach called?
i have a dream
what does B.L.M stand for
Black lives matter
What did the 13th Amendment do in the United States?
It abolished slavery in the United States.
Why was it dangerous for enslaved people to try to escape?
It was dangerous to escape because they could be hunted by dogs and armed patrols, and if they were caught, they could be severely punished or forced back into slavery.
who were the ku klux klan and what did they belive?
The klu klux klan was racist and violent hate group in the united states. They believed white people were superior and tried to stop black americans and other minorities from getting equal rights
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who was George Floyd
He was a black American who was killed by a police officer in 2020
In what year was the 13th Amendment passed?
year 1865
What was the “Underground Railroad,” and how did it work in practice?
The Underground Railroad was a secret network of routes and safe houses that helped enslaved people escape to free states or Canada. People called “conductors” guided them, and they traveled mostly at night to avoid being caught.
Why and how did the KKK try to scare or hurt people?
They wanted to keep black Americans from gaining right so they used threats, violence, cross burnings, and attack to create fear.
what is his dream
He dreamed of a future where former slave owners and slaves sons could sit together at a table of brotherhood.
Why did the Black Lives Matter movement start?
The Black Lives Matter started because people wanted to stop racism and police violence against Black people.
How did the Thirteenth Amendment change the United States Constitution?
It was the first part of the Constitution to mention slavery and it made slavery illegal.
who was Harriet Tubman, and what did she do
She was a part of the underground railroad and helped many people to safety.
who were the main targets og the ku klux klan
Black americans who supported civil rights, jewish people, catholics and immigrants
where is he from?
he is from Atlanta Georgia
what is racial profiling
Racial profiling is when authorities treat someone as suspicious based on their race.
What is the exception written in the 13th Amendment?
People can be forced to work as punishment for a crime.
why did some enslaved people secretly learn to read and write.
Some enslaved people secretly learned to read and to write because it gave them knowledge, hope, and sometimes helped them plan escapes or understand the world better.
Why was the Ku Klux Klan formed after the American Civil War and what were the reason?
The Ku Klux Klan was created after the American Civil War because big changes were happening in the South. Slavery had ended Black people were getting rights like voting and the old system of white control was changing
where did he hold the speach?
on the marble steps of the Lincoln memorial in washington DC
what is the difference between racial profiling and cultural stereotypes ?
Racial profiling is when you act based on a persons race, while cultural stereotypes are just general beliefs about a group of people.
What power does Congress have according to the 13th Amendment?
Congress can enforce the amendment by making laws.