Slave trade was banned in 1808 after the 20 year delay that was specified through the constitution. The Civil War ultimately brought an end to slavery. This led to the expansion and the adoption of the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendment. This also led to women seeking equal rights. Even though African Americans were “free,” many laws were made to prohibit or discourage African Americans in participating in events. The Jim Crow Laws were created that required segregation in public schools, hotels, and other public accommodations. In addition, a poll tax was created in many southern states to discourage African Americans from voting in elections.
The 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments banned slavery and requires equal protection of laws for all citizens. These were poorly enforced and discrimination was very present.
Even after the slave trade was abolished by the Constitution, the African Americans that were already slaves were not given any rights. Compromises and rules were set that eventually limited slavery to the South. Then the Civil War occurred when the South wanted to protect its right to slavery. The North victory led to a nationwide ban on slavery, but not nationwide liberties. The NAACP fought for rights for African Americans because they weren't able to vote or have equal opportunities. After many court cases in 1883 it was decided that discrimination could not be simply banned.
African Americans continue to push for rights that will ban discrimination completely; however, discrimination is still unfortunately shown in today's society.
A good example of civil rights is the Dred Scott V. Sanford Court Case. The court ruled the Missouri Compromise which prohibited slavery north of a set geographical boundary was unconstitutional. As a result of this case Scott was still ruled a slave due to the fact he was a slave down south, and he was then transported to the north. Even though he was in a free part of the country he was still owned by his owner as that owners property.
This is actually an example of the LACK of civil rights for Dred Scott. He was not given freedom because he was a slave and therefore considered nothing more than property.
Slave trade was banned in 1808 after the 20 year delay that was specified through the constitution. The Civil War ultimately brought an end to slavery. This led to the expansion and the adoption of the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendment. This also led to women seeking equal rights. Even though African Americans were “free,” many laws were made to prohibit or discourage African Americans in participating in events. The Jim Crow Laws were created that required segregation in public schools, hotels, and other public accommodations. In addition, a poll tax was created in many southern states to discourage African Americans from voting in elections.
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DeleteThis is a link that explains the 13,14, and 15th Amendments
The 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments banned slavery and requires equal protection of laws for all citizens. These were poorly enforced and discrimination was very present.
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DeleteEven after the slave trade was abolished by the Constitution, the African Americans that were already slaves were not given any rights. Compromises and rules were set that eventually limited slavery to the South. Then the Civil War occurred when the South wanted to protect its right to slavery. The North victory led to a nationwide ban on slavery, but not nationwide liberties. The NAACP fought for rights for African Americans because they weren't able to vote or have equal opportunities. After many court cases in 1883 it was decided that discrimination could not be simply banned.
ReplyDeleteAfrican Americans continue to push for rights that will ban discrimination completely; however, discrimination is still unfortunately shown in today's society.
DeleteAlong with Ben's reply above, women's rights have grown immensely, but it is still not enough.
DeleteA good example of civil rights is the Dred Scott V. Sanford Court Case. The court ruled the Missouri Compromise which prohibited slavery north of a set geographical boundary was unconstitutional. As a result of this case Scott was still ruled a slave due to the fact he was a slave down south, and he was then transported to the north. Even though he was in a free part of the country he was still owned by his owner as that owners property.
ReplyDeleteThis is actually an example of the LACK of civil rights for Dred Scott. He was not given freedom because he was a slave and therefore considered nothing more than property.
DeleteThat is what I meant sorry.
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