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Slavery and Civil Rights

Explore the profound history of slavery, abolition, and the Civil Rights Movement in the U.S. from 1619 to 1965. Learn about the struggles, triumphs, and pivotal moments that shaped the fight for freedom, equality, and justice. Discover the resilience of individuals like Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King Jr., and Malcolm X who led the way towards a more equitable society.

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Slavery and Civil Rights

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  1. Slavery and Civil Rights

  2. History of Slavery • First African slaves brought to the US in 1619 • Slaves worked on tobacco and cotton plantations • By 1861, there were 4 million slaves in the US

  3. Life of a Slave • A slave was property that could be bought and sold • They were not allowed to marry, earn wages, learn to read or write, vote, or leave their masters • Masters also owned the children of slaves

  4. The Abolition Movement • By 1804, all northern states had abolished slavery • 1780 – 1860: The Underground Railroad • 1860: Abraham Lincoln was elected president • 1861 – 1865: The Civil War

  5. After the Civil War • 1863: The 13th Amendment freed all slaves • 1876 – 1965: “Jim Crow Laws” created segregation between blacks and whites in the South • Segregation of schools, transportation, restaurants, restrooms, drinking fountains

  6. The Civil Rights Movement 1954-1965 • Civil Rights Leaders: Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King, Jr., and Malcolm X • This period was marked by boycotts, sit-ins, and massive marches • Civil Rights Act of 1964 abolished discrimination against minorities and made segregation illegal

  7. I Have a Dream

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