Economics&Labor
What is the definition of the Freedman’s Bank
A federally chartered bank created in 1865 to help formerly enslaved Black Americans save money.
what was the Letter from Birmingham Jail and the historical impact of The letter from Birmingham jail
A letter written by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in 1963 while jailed.
Defended nonviolent protest and criticized white moderates who urged patience instead of justice.
who was lewis latimer
improved carbon filaments in light bulbs and or made electric lighting more practical and affordable.
What was the historical impact of the Stamford Employment Study
Studies found applicants with white-sounding names received significantly more callbacks than identical resumes with Black-sounding names.
describe the Historical impact of the Plessy v. Ferguson (1896) case
Established the doctrine of “separate but equal,” legitimizing Jim Crow laws.
what is the meaning of the Inability of Enslaved People to File Patents
Enslavers often took credit and profits for inventions created by enslaved inventors.
refer back to the Brown v. Board of Education (1954)case and explain what happened.
Supreme Court case that challenged school segregation.
Ruled that segregated public schools are inherently unequal.
what was the historical impact of tipping
After slavery, tipping was used to justify paying Black workers extremely low or no wages, especially in railroads and restaurants.
what is a key detail to remember about the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Title II (public accommodations), Title VII (employment).
key detail to remember for the racial wage gap
Roughly a 25% wage gap.
what was the historical impact of the Brown v. Board of Education (1954).
Ruled that segregated public schools are inherently unequal.