UMM. "WHO"?
Who fought in the American Civil War?
The North and South fought in the American Civil War.
What is racism?
Treating people unfairly because of their skin color.
Where did the American Civil War happen?
It happened in the U.S.A.
When did slavery end? (YAY)
It ended in 1865.
Why was "seperate but equal" bad for black people?
It embarrassed them and made them feel bad.
Who wanted to free the slaves?
The people in the North wanted to free the slaves.
What were the North and South fighting for?
Where did the black slaves come from?
They came from Africa.
When did the Civil Rights Movement happen?
It happened in the 1950's and 1960's.
Why was Homer Plessy arrested
He was arrested because he sat in the 'Whites Only' part of the bus.
Who had to work on farms without any money?
Black African-Americans needed to work on farms.
What does "seperate but equal" mean?
It means everyone can do the same thing, but it's all seperated.
Where were slaves treated the worst?
They were treated the worst in the South.
When did Homer Plessy get arrested?
He got arrested in 1892.
Why were black people forced OUT of Africa?
To work for FREE on farms.
Who got arrested for sitting on the Whites Only part of the bus?
Homer Plessy
What are the Jim Crow Laws?
The Jim Crow Laws made segregation more and more popular.
Where would black people need to sit on the bus?
They would sit at the back.
When would the slaves need to work?
From sunrise to sunset.
Why did the Civil War happen?
Who was Homer Plessy?
He sat on the "Whites Only" part of the bus.
What is the Civil Rights Movement?
The Civil Rights Movement is the peaceful fight for equality, end of racism and end of segregation.
Where was it safer for slaves to live?
It was safer for them to live in the North.
When did the African slaves get forced OUT of Africa?
Why is the Civil Rights Movement important?
It's important because it tried really hard to end racism and segregation.