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Civil Rights Movement Separate but Equal is not ok.
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Reform amendments put in place to give all people citizenships and rights 13 – Freed slaves 14 th Citizenship 15 th Men the right to vote 19 th Women the right to vote.
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Separate but Equal States and local governments didn’t agree with amendments Jim Crow Laws created Separated Blacks and whites Blacks were not allowed in certain places Separate places for Blacks to reside or go into
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Plessy Vs. Ferguson Supreme Court Cast Homer Plessy (mixed race) sat in railcar that was for Whites only. Asked him to move, refused and was arrested. Said it violated constitutional rights Supreme court ruled in favor of the Jim Crow law. Justices said promote political equality, it could do noting to ensure social equality between the races. Made the Separate but Equal stand in court
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Country became a divided nation again Parallel world evolved among races African American communities grew Separate culture emerged as African Americans became successful.
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Entertainers were successful in black and white culture Nat King Cole had his own radio and TV show. Even though he was a star, he had to enter through the back door.
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Other African Americans that were successful in the early 1900s Bessie Coleman – first African American aviator. Benjamin O.Davis - first African American Brigadier General Jackie Robinson – first American Major League Baseball player
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African Americans gained equality in military 1941 Roosevelt ordered end to all discrimination in all areas of defense industries. 1948 Truman ordered an end to segregation in the U.S. military. Not enough
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