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George Washington takes command of Continental Army
On this day in History, Washington takes command of Continental Army on Jul 03, 1775. On this day in 1775, George Washington rides out in front of the American troops gathered at Cambridge common in Massachusetts and draws his sword, formally taking command of the Continental Army. Washington, a prominent Virginia planter and veteran of… Continue reading George Washington takes command of Continental Army
US History |Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence was the first official step for the colonies to become a nation. Colonies belong to a country. Things the colonies produced belonged to a country, not to the colonistsColonies are ruled by a country and they must follow the laws. But colonies do not participate in national government. They do not…
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Civil Rights |Glossary and Terms
These are important words and ideas to understand to learn about Civil Rights. Affirmative Action – A group of policies that help to benefit groups that have been discriminated against based on race or gender. Americans with Disabilities Act – This law was passed in 1990 giving the disabled the same protections against discrimination as…
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Civil Rights Act of 1964
Taken from: ducksters.com Civil Rights for Kids The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was one of the most important civil rights laws in the history of the United States. It outlawed discrimination, ended racial segregation, and protected the voting rights of minorities and women. President Lyndon Johnson signing the law Background The Declaration of Independence…
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Civil Rights |Jim Crow Laws
Taken from: Duckers.com Civil Rights for Kids: Jim Crow Laws What were the Jim Crow laws? Jim Crow laws were laws in the South based on race. They enforced segregation between white people and black people in public places such as schools, transportation, restrooms, and restaurants. They also made it difficult for black people to vote.When…
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Martin Luther King, Jr.
Occupation: Civil Rights Leader Born: January 15, 1929 in Atlanta, GA Died: April 4, 1968 in Memphis, TN Best known for: Advancing the Civil Rights Movement and his “I Have a Dream” speech Biography: Martin Luther King, Jr. was a civil rights activist in the 1950s and 1960s. He led non-violent protests to fight for…
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Civil Rights Movement |links
To learn more about Civil Rights go to these links to Duckster, a site for kids: Movements African-American Civil Rights Movement Apartheid Disability Rights Native American Rights Slavery and Abolitionism Women’s Suffrage Major Events Jim Crow Laws Montgomery Bus Boycott Little Rock Nine Birmingham Campaign March on Washington Civil Rights Act of 1964 Civil Rights…
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Benjamin Franklin
1706-1790 He is considered to be one of the greatest Americans that ever lived. He was the only person to sign the four key documents of American History:The Declaration of Independence, the Treaty of Alliance with France, the Treaty of Peace with Great Britain, and the Constitution of the United States. By serving as…
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Declaration of Independence |easy
It was written by Thomas Jefferson, although Jefferson wanted John Adams to write it. But Adams knew Jefferson, being a Virginian, would help sway the southern states The Second Continental Congress appointed John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Robert R. Livingston, and Roger Sherman to come up with a declaration of independence. Upon adopting the…
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