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Uncle Tom's Cabin 1852
First African American Appointed as Supreme Court Judge
Anti-Education Act of 1862
Uncle Tom’s Cabin was written by Harriet Beecher Stowe. This book changed forever how Americans viewed slavery, the system that treated people as property. It demanded that the United States deliver on the promise of freedom and equality, galvanized the abolition movement and contributed to the outbreak of the Civil War.
After Douglas became president, he passed many laws to further oppress African Americans. The Anti-Education Act was one of the most detrimental. This act took away education rights from African Americans, preventing them from escaping their injustice.
This change in history marked an important for African Americans. This event marked an significant milestone and opened the gates for new opportunities for African Americans in other jobs. The introduction of this African American brought diversity and pushed for a more accepting generation and culture.
Samuel Scott Discovers the Internet 1990
The Election of 1879
Dred Scott vs Sanford 1857
Social effect: Uncle Tom’s cabin helped spread awareness about the oppressed lives of African Americans. Many americans were moved by the tragic lives of the slaves and responded with empathy.
Social effect: Moved by the injustices of DouglassCare, many healthcare workers in the north quit their jobs in hopes of drawing attention towards to immoral discrimination.
Samuel Scott, an African American, invents the internet. The internet becomes a widely used invention and becomes almost necessary for life.
Congress established a policy to guide the expansion of slavery into the new western territory. Missouri’s application for the slave state sparked a national debate. To ease tensions Missouri was admitted as a slave state and Maine was admitted as a free state preserving congressional balance. A line was also drawn along the western territories along the 36 30 parallel.
Dred Scott was a Virginian slave that tried to sue for his freedom in court. He originally was a slave in Missouri. Then he moved to Illinois, a state protected by the Missouri Compromise of 1820 which outlawed slavery. The Supreme court ruled that African Americans were property and had no legal rights under the Constitution.
In response to the poor work effort from the African American slaves in the south. The government enforced the Quality of Work Act which set the standards that needed to met in the plantations. Harsh punishments such as whipping and starving were consequences when standards were not met. This was a time of distress in the slave community and the resistance movement quickly came to an end.
Economic Effect: Due to this new invention, the market to sell products increased dramatically. Now, customers were available in all parts of the world and you could sell your products from sitting at home. This economic effect greatly improved the economy.
Economic effect: There was huge drop in labor availability throughout the south. The disease wiped out hundreds of african americans leaving the plantations empty of workers. The south experienced a significant time of economic distress.
Political effect: The Missouri Compromise eased political tensions arising at the time and was a way to prevent major outbreak of violence over slavery.
Barack Obama elected as President 2008
Election of 1860
Declaration of Liberty 1880
15th Amendment
Barack Obama is the first African American to be elected as President. This is the first time in history and a major turning point for all African Americans.
Following the Northern states victory in the Civil war and the election of Joseph Grady, The Declaration of Liberty was issued. It abolished slavery throughout all the states and was the first step towards equal rights to African Americans.
Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas were prominent candidates of the Election of 1860. Slavery was a hot topic during the election. The south were passionate supporters of slavery, however the north was looking for ways to reform. Stephen Douglas won the election with huge support from the South.
The 15th Amendment granted African American men the right to vote by declaring that the "right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude."
In August of 1831, a slave named Nat Turner started an uprising in Southern Virginia. He led rebel slaves and murdered 60 people. This was one of the most fatal slave revolts in American history. The rebellion was suppressed by the military and 55 slaves were tried and executed.
Virginia Revolt 1862
Southern Slave Resistance Movement
World War Two
Kansas Nebraska Act 1854
Political effect: The northerners were outraged at the results of the election. They believed Douglas would not help the country progress towards equality. The south, however was secured because they knew slavery would be protected.
Political effect: The repeal of the Missouri Compromise was the final straw causing the Northern states to secede from the union. The northerners were greatly offended by this action and demanded better administration.
The Second World War was the most widespread and deadliest war in history, involving more than 30 countries and resulting in more than 50 million military and civilian deaths.
In the South, a wave of resistance was growing. Southern slaves often did minimal work or purposely took long periods of time to complete tasks. This movement sparked unity amongst the African Americans to fight for better rights and working conditions.
In response to the new discriminatory acts, northerners in Virginia revolted against these injustices. They demanded for equal education rights, however the revolt was suppressed by the local authorities. 20 people were injured including several white abolitionists.
As tensions rose among states over the issue of slavery after the election of Douglass, the northern seceded splitting the country. The war began with the first shots at Fort Sumter and ended with the surrender of the southern states.
Kansas-Nebraska Act passed by U.S. Congress on May 30, 1854. This act permitted people in the territories of Kansas and Nebraska to decide whether or not to allow slavery within their states. The Act aided to repeal the Missouri Compromise of 1820 which prohibited slavery north of latitude 36°30´.
Social Effect: The mass resistance of southern slaves caused a huge disruption among plantation owners and the slaes working on their farm. Many slaves were worn out and tired by harassment of the white plantation
Economic effect: The country began to mobilize for another world war. Many jobs were created and economy was surging because of an increase in manufacturing and exports.
Missouri Compromise 1820
Congress established a policy to guide the expansion of slavery into the new western territory. Missouri’s application for the slave state sparked a national debate. To ease tensions Missouri was admitted as a slave state and Maine was admitted as a free state preserving congressional balance. A line was also drawn along the western territories along the 36 30 parallel.
Jane Wade was an unmarried, pregnant women living in Texas. Before 1973, she was required by law that she could not abort her unborn child. She argued that this violated right to freedom and won the case. Abortion is now legal in many states.
Political effect: Over 26 million women were given the right to vote in 1920, this drastically changed elections as women were now given a political voice. This also expanded democracy and extended equal rights.
Political Effects: This amendment was the first of its kind to address African Americans in a positive light. This amendment opened up new possibilities of them recieving more opportunities to particioate fully as an American citizen.
Economic effect: The southern economy was left devastated after the loss in the Civil war. Agriculture production significantly dropped due to the damage of land and also there were no laborers to work the farm.
Social Effects: The decision to open up the Tuskegee Institute led to an increase in opinion for African Americans. This school was created and education became a prominent issue in the lives of the people. This event promoted more awareness for education.
1852
Nat Turner's Rebellion
Economic effect: Due to the ban of slavery, southern plantation owners lost many workers and was left uncertain of their future in agriculture .
In August of 1831, a slave named Nat Turner started an uprising in Southern Virginia. He led rebel slaves and murdered 60 people. This was one of the most fatal slave revolts in American history. The rebellion was suppressed by the military and 55 slaves were tried and executed.
Same sex marriage laws were different in each and every state. The decision to legalize same sex marriage was under President Obama's administration. Many are conflicted on this isue and this topic is still widely controversial today.
Social Effect: This caused an increase in lynching of black slaves and further suppression of any more rebellions.
Social Effects: The impact of this new law changed how same-sex marriage was viewed in the United States. People considered this a hot-button topic that was largely divided upon. History was changed and the lives of the day to people were affected.
Economic Effects: After the stock market crash and the bank closures, people were too afraid to lose more money. Due to the fears of further economic woes, individuals from all classes stopped purchasing and consuming. This freeze in the market led to a big reduction in the number of items produced and thus a reduction in the workforce.
Political effect: Lincoln, a Republican was passionate about abolition and his political campaign and presidency were built around achieving that goal. Southern states especially reacted poorly and were firmly against Lincoln’s policies.