African American History 1492-1877 Dr. Abel A. Bartley Hardin 108 African American History 1492-1877 • Africa • African is the second largest continent in the world at 12 million square miles it takes up 20 percent of the earth’s surface. It is three times larger than continental US‚ which is 3‚615‚102 miles and six times larger than Europe which is 1‚906‚176 miles. It is surrounded by several islands It has four major lakes‚ 13 major rivers and borders nearly all of the world’s major water routes
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African American’s had a second class status in 1865‚ therefore their life was hard. By the nineteenth century slavery had been abolished throughout America’s Northern states‚ however it continued across the South. Between 1890 and 1910‚ the southern states government introduced the ‘Jim Crow’ laws‚ which allowed legal segregation. This created separate facilities for blacks and whites‚ these included education‚ healthcare‚ transport and public facilities such as; toilets‚ bus stations and drinking
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World War 1 DBQ Prior to the start of World War 1‚ several countries in Europe were fixated on being the dominant country in Europe‚ seeking to hold the top position on the social hierarchy among the European nations. After the Age of Imperialism‚ many Europeans took great pride in their countries’ growth and prosperity. The most powerful countries in Europe at the beginning of the 20th century were becoming wealthier due to the trade from African colonies‚ while other countries (without income
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African Americans: Historical Journey from 1865 to the Present HIS: 204: American History Since 1865 Professor Lisa Burgin July 14‚ 2014 Introduction The African American journey has been one of trials and tribulations which they suffered greatly to achieve freedom and success. The battle has led the citizens of this nation to have witnessed the first African American President of the United States. The journey that has brought African Americans to the present situation has
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Chapter 4 Rising Expectations: African Americans and the Struggle For Independence‚ 1763- 1783 The Rising Expectation of the African Americans and the struggle for Independence was a great thing for blacks they started rise up over slavery‚ they made a big impact in the wars‚ and they got the Declaration of Independence from Thomas Jefferson. I. The Crisis of the British Empire 1) The Great struggle. 2) The two empires Great Britain and France. 3) The independence movement and the
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World War-I Introduction World War I (WWI) was a global war centered in Europe that began on 28 July 1914 and lasted until 11 November 1918. It was predominantly called the World War or the Great War from its occurrence until the start of World War II in 1939‚ and the First World War or World War I thereafter. It involved all the world ’s great powers‚ which were assembled in two opposing alliances: the Allies (based on the Triple Entente of the United Kingdom‚ France and Russia) and the Central
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World War 1 was one of the most deadly wars ever recorded in the history of wars. The war began July 28‚ 1914. In this war two unions or two sides where formed. One team had the Allies which included the following countries: Britain‚ France‚ Russia‚ Italy and the United States. The other team was called the Central Power‚ which included the following countries: Germany‚ Austria-Hungary‚ Ottoman Empire and Bulgaria. The spark that ignited this “Great War” was the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
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Introduction: In our communities today‚ African Americans have moved away from the theory of ensuring all are able and educated to take care of self. What happened along the way? African American slaves were free of mind but bodies were enslaved. Now that our bodies are free but it seems our minds are enslaved. Mary McLeod Bethune‚ born to former slaves in 1875‚ is known for her contributions in black communities. Bethune committed her life to educating African American on the right to freedom and education
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Fitzsimons 1 How were the United States goals in World War I similar or different to the United States goals for fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan? The United States goals in World War I and Iraq and Afghanistan are very different‚ and this is partly because they are in totally different time periods and the technology is very different. World War I took place from 1914-1918 (Strachan 1)‚ whereas the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan started in 2003 and are still going (Deese 1)‚ although many of
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The Great War 1914-1918 was universally destructive. The effects of these were seen in many areas‚ as in the destruction of human life and property‚ and in the political‚ social and economic fields. The evolution of capitalism and progress in the scientific spheres were also important consequences. It is estimated that in the four years of war‚ some eighty lakhs of people were killed and as many wounded. Some 8-10 lakh people were reported missing. In most countries‚ after this Great War‚ monarchy
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