Influential historical events for each minority group will be highlighted along with the efforts of each group to try and attain equality with the white majority. ... Influential historical events for each minority group will be highlighted along with the efforts of each group to try and attain equality with the white majority. ... Native American History What is often referred to as the Native American population is actually comprised of over 500 unique tribes (Jackson, 1995). ... A teacher in 1905 stated that during the school year while living in the "home" environment offered by ...

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These ideas of African American equality, that most talked about. ... Violence was the direct result of the South's racist attitude and it was an important part of the Southern atmosphere. ... (Wood, pg.102) "One of the most popular threats was economic. ... "The only important clause in the oath of membership was a promise of absolute secrecy. ... History has recorded violent acts as a direct result of racism. ...

• Word Count: 1876
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This amendment, passed in June 1866, declared that "all persons born or naturalized in the United States" were "citizens of the United States and of the state wherein they reside" and were guaranteed "equal protection" and "due process" under the law. ... One such clause stated that representation in Congress would be reduced for any state that denied adult males the right to vote. ... Another clause in the Fourteenth Amendment stated that former Confederate leaders would be prevented from holding federal or state offices. ... The next great event in the history of the Radical Republicans was ...

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Civil Disobedience has a long,distinguished history. ... It ended legalized slavery, but didn't mean equality or freedom for most blacks in America. ... He stated that like Ghandi in India, black people needed to practice Civil Disobedience. ... Background Throughout the history of the United States, African Americans have resisted, first against the institution of slavery and later second-class citizenship and racial segregation. ... In the United States, the most outstanding theoretician and practitioner of Civil Disobedience was Civil Rights leader Dr. ...

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April 12, 1861 is one of the most crucial and important dates in American history. ... This war is a major turning point in American history and society, and has helped shape America into the country it is today. The Civil War is important because it affected African Americans and their future in America. ... This is known as The Atlantic Smalls 2 Slave Trade and during its course shipped over a million slaves to the United States. ... One of the most significant events in African American history is the Voting Rights Act of 1965, which prohibited the states Smalls 5 from using liter...

• Word Count: 1622
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• Grade Level: High School