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The Portuguese begin trading off the Guinea Coast for gold and slaves while also taking men for personal servants. -
In 1619, the first 32 African slaves arrive on American soil in the Jamestown Colony. -
From 1660 to 1710 codes were implemented that would create true American Slavery
As Follows:
▪ Could not testify against white people in court
▪ Could not own property
▪ Could not leave their master’s estate without a pass
▪ Could not congregate in groups larger than three or four
▪ Could not enter into contracts
▪ Could not marry
▪ Could not bear arms
▪ Could not profess Christianity as protection against enslavement
▪ Could no longer convert to Christianity to achieve manumission -
BANG! American Colonies begin their revolt against the British Empire -
Washington reopens enlistments for Black Americans into the Continental Army after being forbidden for 5 months. -
The American Colonies officially declare independence claiming that all men are created equal despite the many slaveholders in the room. -
Northern states begin their gradual removal of slavery with the Vermont Territory starting it and New Jersey at the end
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This act would no longer allow slaves to be imported into America. However, this would also cause slavers to make their slaves have children so they can continue the market. -
One of Frederick Douglass's best speeches which brings up the hypocrisy of "The Land of the Free" -
First black only college in America.
Would later become Lincoln University. -
A presidential proclamation that changed the legal status of all Black Americans to freedmen. -
America makes an attempt to bring opportunity to the now freed slaves. However corruption and systemic racism will hinder the progress.
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The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People was founded with the goal of ending discrimination in America and granting civil rights for all. -
A peaceful march on D.C. to demand the overdue civil rights for all non-white Americans. This is also when the famous "I Have a Dream" speech is made -
An act to put laws against discrimination within these fields and supports:
Public accommodations: Schools, parks, playgrounds, pools, libraries
▪ Employment and labor unions
▪ Strong provisions for enforcement
▪ Allowed government agencies to withhold federal money from any program practicing or permitting discrimination
▪ Created the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission