Monthly Archives: January 2011

Racism in 1850 – 1900 was huge African-Americans in the civil war were fighting for freedom. The American civil war was conflict over slavery which was harmful to everyone involved but really messed up African-Americans, and their pride. This I … Continue reading →

1900-1914 Much like the last couple of hundred years racism still continued through out the U.S. Though laws were made to protect colored, whites still found ways to make sure that they would stay dominant. Most racist white men during … Continue reading →

In 1900-1914 there was a lot of racism at this time due to the Jim Crow laws and black codes in place. The black codes or Jim Crow laws were racist laws that limited African Americans. These laws limited what … Continue reading →

In 1850-1900, racism still was a important factor in America. There was Supreme Court case called Plessy vs. Ferguson. This changed American History by legalizing segregation. During this time African Americans could not sit with whit people in the trains. … Continue reading →

1750 – 1850 Slavery The transatlantic slave trade during the 1750’s to the 1850’s is horrible, but booming at this point, because the more populated that America became the more slaves were on demand. As they went on to America, … Continue reading →

From the 1750s to the 1850s racism was mainly affecting Africans in the U.S. During this time most Africans in the U.S. were slaves. North Africans were free, but of course did not share the equal rights with white non-immigrant … Continue reading →

From 1750-1850, racism was a main factor for African Americans. At this time most African Americans were slaves. African Americans in the North were freed men but still did not enjoy the rights of white men. Despite these hardships, people … Continue reading →

Racism is a belief or doctrine that inherent differences among the various human races determine cultural or individual achievement, usually involving the idea that one’s own race is superior. Throughout the 16th century there was a lot of racism towards … Continue reading →