Timeline by 2025Italo Rodrigues

The black code (1865 and 1866)

9963308_1 — 2024-02-14 03:29:42 UTC

The Black Codes were mean laws made in the South after the Civil War, around 1865 and 1866. They were all about keeping Black people down and making sure white people stayed in power. These laws made it hard for Black people to have rights, get jobs, or do much of anything without facing unfair punishments.

The Civil War: America's second revolution (1861-1865)

9963308_1 — 2024-02-14 03:34:30 UTC

The Civil War was like a huge fight that happened in America from 1861 to 1865. It was between the Northern states and the Southern states. They were arguing about stuff like states' rights, slavery, and money. In the end, the North won, and slavery was abolished. It changed a lot of things in America.

The Reconstruction Era (Dec 8, 1863 – Mar 31, 1877)

9963308_1 — 2024-02-15 15:40:48 UTC

After the Civil War, from 1865 to 1877, Reconstruction tried to fix up the South and help freed slaves. Laws like the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments aimed to end slavery, give Black people rights, and let them vote. But there was pushback from white folks in the South, leading to things like Jim Crow laws and the kkk, which made it tough for Black folks to really get equal rights.

MLK Assassination (April 4, 1968, Lorraine Motel, Memphis, TN)

9963308_1 — 2024-02-15 15:42:34 UTC

When Martin Luther King Jr. was killed, a lot of Black people felt really sad and angry. They saw him as a big leader who fought for their rights. His death made them worry about what would happen next and if things would get worse for them. It was a scary time, and they felt like they lost a big champion for their cause.

Fair housing act of (April 11, 1968)

9963308_1 — 2024-02-15 15:43:34 UTC

The Fair Housing Act was a law passed on April 11, 1968. It said you can't treat people differently when they're renting or buying a place to live because of things like their race, color, religion or where they're from. This law was a big deal because it made sure everyone had a fair chance to find a home.

voting right act of (August 4, 1965)

9963308_1 — 2024-02-15 15:43:51 UTC

The Voting Rights Act was a law passed on August 4, 1965. It aimed to stop racial discrimination in voting. This law made it illegal to stop people from voting because of their race or color. It was a big step forward for civil rights in America.

march on Washington (August 28, 1963)

9963308_1 — 2024-02-15 15:44:12 UTC

On August 28, 1963, a huge bunch of people, about 250,000, went to Washington, D.C. for the March on Washington. They wanted fair treatment and rights for Black people. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his famous "I Have a Dream" speech there. This march helped make laws that gave Black people more rights and made America better.

the black church (1787)

9963308_1 — 2024-02-18 04:17:42 UTC

The Black Church started in 1787. It was a place where Black people could worship and build community together. It became a really important part of Black culture in America, not just for religion, but also for social and political organizing. The Black Church played a big role in fighting for civil rights and helping Black folks thrive in a society that often treated them unfairly.

13th amendment (1865) after the war

9963308_1 — 2024-02-18 04:19:46 UTC

The 13th Amendment was made in 1865. It was a law that said slavery was illegal in the United States. This change was really important because it meant that people couldn't be forced to work without pay anymore. After the 13th Amendment, slavery was outlawed in the U.S. But life was still tough for Black people. They faced discrimination and violence. New laws were made to keep them down, like Black Codes. This time marked the start of the Reconstruction Era, when they tried to fix things after the Civil War.

Freedmen's Bureau (1865-1870s)

9963308_1 — 2024-02-18 04:21:02 UTC

The Freedmen's Bureau was a big help after the Civil War. It gave food, education, and support to Black people who were freed from slavery. It also settled arguments between them and their former owners. It was important because it helped Black people start new lives after slavery ended.

14th amendment (June 8, 1866-July 9, 1868)

9963308_1 — 2024-02-18 04:21:14 UTC

The 14th Amendment was a law made after the Civil War. It said that all people born in the United States were citizens and had equal rights under the law. This was really important because it meant that Black people who were once slaves were now considered citizens and had the same rights as everyone else.

Jim crow laws (1870s)

9963308_1 — 2024-02-18 04:22:57 UTC

The Jim Crow laws were rules in the South that kept Black and white people apart. They made Black people use different places like schools and restrooms. These laws were a big deal cause they kept Black people from having the same rights and chances as white people, making things really unfair.

Compromise of the 1877

9963308_1 — 2024-02-18 04:23:22 UTC

The Compromise of 1877 was a deal after a messy election. It ended Reconstruction, a time when they tried to help Black peoplee. Republicans agreed to let the Democrat be president if federal troops left the South. This led to more unfair treatment of Black people.