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The rise and fall of Jim Crow, 1865-1964

Discusses the events and court decisions that led to "Jim Crow" laws which denied the Negro equal treatment and outlines more recent events and decisions that are abolishing these laws and gradually bringing about equal rights for the American Negro.

The Dred Scott decision, March 6, 1857

Relates the background of the Dred Scott case, describes the roles of the principal individuals involved, and discusses the immediate and far reaching effects of this controversial Supreme Court decision.

The rise and fall of Jim Crow, 1865-1964

Discusses the events and court decisions that led to "Jim Crow" laws which denied the Negro equal treatment and outlines more recent events and decisions that are abolishing these laws and gradually bringing about equal rights for the American Negro.

The rise and fall of Jim Crow, 1865-1964

Discusses the events and court decisions that led to "Jim Crow" laws which denied the Negro equal treatment and outlines more recent events and decisions that are abolishing these laws and gradually bringing about equal rights for the American Negro.

The Boston massacre, March 5, 1770

An account of the Boston Massacre describing how it resulted from the Boston Tea Party, and how it contributed to the Revolutionary War.

The rise and fall of Jim Crow, 1865-1964

Discusses the events and court decisions that led to "Jim Crow" laws which denied the Negro equal treatment and outlines more recent events and decisions that are abolishing these laws and gradually bringing about equal rights for the American Negro.

The rise and fall of Jim Crow, 1865-1964

Discusses the events and court decisions that led to "Jim Crow" laws which denied the Negro equal treatment and outlines more recent events and decisions that are abolishing these laws and gradually bringing about equal rights for the American Negro.

The Burr-Hamilton duel, July 11, 1804

An account of the events leading up to the famous duel between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr, two controversial figures in the early days of the American Government.

The Dred Scott decision, March 6, 1857

Relates the background of the Dred Scott case, describes the roles of the principal individuals involved, and discusses the immediate and far reaching effects of this controversial Supreme Court decision.

The rise and fall of Jim Crow, 1865-1964

Discusses the events and court decisions that led to "Jim Crow" laws which denied the Negro equal treatment and outlines more recent events and decisions that are abolishing these laws and gradually bringing about equal rights for the American Negro.

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