A pivotal conflict fought over states' rights, slavery, and citizenship for African Americans.

The struggle for African Americans to be recognized and treated as equal citizens with full rights.

The North's effort to preserve the United States and abolish slavery during the Civil War.

Acts of aggression and harm against Black individuals and communities, often fueled by racial prejudice.

The enduring impact and remembrance of Black soldiers' contributions, bravery, and sacrifices during the Civil War.

One of the first African American units in the Union Army, symbolizing Black soldiers' bravery and dedication.

The movement to end slavery, advocating for the immediate and unconditional emancipation of enslaved people.

Unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of race, age, or sex.

The principle that all people are entitled to equal protection under the law and equal opportunities, regardless of race or origin.

Oversimplified and often negative beliefs about individuals based on their race, which can perpetuate prejudice and discrimination.

Son of Frederick Douglass who served in the 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment, symbolizing the bravery of Black soldiers.

An African American poet who wrote 'The Colored Soldiers,' celebrating the bravery and contributions of Black soldiers.

A prominent abolitionist and advocate for Black rights, who encouraged Black men to enlist in the Union Army.

A conductor on the Underground Railroad and a spy for the Union Army, aiding in the liberation of enslaved people.

The U.S. President during the Civil War, who issued the Emancipation Proclamation, paving the way for the abolition of slavery.

An enslaved man who commandeered a Confederate ship and delivered it to the Union, later becoming a U.S. Congressman.

An abolitionist and women's rights advocate who spoke out against slavery and inequality during the Civil War era.

A prominent abolitionist and journalist who founded 'The Liberator,' advocating for the immediate emancipation of enslaved people.

The President of the Confederate States of America, who led the secessionist movement and defended the institution of slavery.

The Union Army general who led the North to victory in the Civil War and later became the 18th President of the United States.

A pivotal conflict fought over states' rights and slavery, becoming a fight for Black freedom and citizenship.

The United States of America, fighting to preserve the nation and eventually abolish slavery.

The act of returning a formerly enslaved person back into slavery, a risk faced by Black Union soldiers.

A social and political effort to end slavery, prominent before and during the Civil War.

Oversimplified and often negative beliefs about individuals based on their race.

The concept of African Americans having the same rights, privileges, and responsibilities as other citizens.

Unfair treatment based on prejudice, especially regarding race, age, or sex.

Something transmitted by or received from an ancestor or predecessor or from the past.

The capacity of individuals to act independently and to make their own free choices.

The act of honoring the memory of someone or something, often through a ceremony or monument.