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What were the causes and effects of Black Codes?
Cause: Southern states sought to limit African American freedoms after the 13th Amendment. Effect: Restricted Black's rights and opportunities.
What were the causes and effects of Jim Crow Laws?
Cause: Desire to maintain racial segregation and white supremacy. Effect: Segregation, discrimination, and disenfranchisement of African Americans.
Who was Hiram Revels?
First African American U.S. Senator (Mississippi) during Reconstruction.
Who was Blanche K. Bruce?
Second African American U.S. Senator (Mississippi) during Reconstruction.
Who was Joseph Rainey?
First African American member of the U.S. House of Representatives (South Carolina).
What was the Reconstruction Period?
The period from 1865-1877 when the federal government attempted to rebuild the South and protect African Americans.
What was the impact of Dred Scott?
Dred Scott was overturned by the 14th Amendment, which stated that African Americans could be citizens.
What was the Civil Rights Movement?
A movement where African Americans fought to reclaim their rights in the 1960s.
What was the effect of the 15th Amendment?
Enabled Black men to participate formally in American politics.