Timeline Flashcards
(23 cards)
What year did Mississippi implement Black Codes restricting the freedoms of African Americans?
1865
Black Codes were laws passed in Southern states to restrict the rights of freed African Americans.
What condition did Texas face in 1869?
30 counties without civil government
This indicates a significant breakdown in governance and civil order.
What was the goal of the new constitution adopted by Mississippi in 1890?
To restrict voting rights, particularly for African Americans
This aimed to disenfranchise black voters and limit the political influence of Black Belt counties.
What event led to the lynching of Samuel Bush in June 1893?
A white woman near Decatur, Illinois, claimed to have been assaulted by a Black tramp
This incident reflects the racial tensions and violence of the time.
In which year did Illinois join the list of lynching states with the lynching of Samuel Bush?
1893
This marked a continuation of racial violence against African Americans.
What trend rose in the late 19th century regarding African Americans in the South?
Lynching and racial violence
This was a response to perceived threats to white supremacy.
Who was a prominent advocate for industrial education in the early 1900s?
Booker T. Washington
He promoted the conciliation of the South.
What significant migration began in the early 20th century?
The Great Migration
African Americans moved from the South to Northern and Midwestern cities for better opportunities.
What document was written on August 13, 1920?
Declaration of the Rights of the Negro Peoples of the World
This document highlighted the rights and injustices faced by African Americans.
What cultural movement began in the 1920s?
The Harlem Renaissance
This was a cultural, social, and artistic explosion centered in Harlem.
Where was Delta Air Lines founded?
Monroe, Louisiana
Its founding highlights the economic context of the region.
In what year did Ida Mae Brandon Gladney come of age in Van Vleet, Mississippi?
1928
She had two suitors at that time.
What significant purchase did C.E. Woolman make in 1928?
Purchased Huff Daland Dusters, later known as Delta Air Lines
This purchase was critical for the development of the airline.
When did Delta Air Lines begin its first passenger flights?
1929
The flights were between Mississippi and Texas, via Monroe and Shreveport.
What major life event occurred for Ida Mae and George Gladney in the late 1930s?
They migrated from Mississippi to Chicago
This migration was part of the broader Great Migration.
What happened to Delta Air Lines in 1941?
Moved its headquarters from Monroe, Louisiana
This indicates the growth and expansion of the airline.
What organization was involved in legal insurgency in the South in 1946?
NAACP
They aimed to challenge discriminatory laws and practices.
What significant report was released by the President’s Committee on Civil Rights in 1947?
‘To Secure These Rights’
This report outlined civil rights issues and recommended federal action.
Who published ‘The Politics of Inertia’ in 1950?
Henry Lee Moon
This publication discussed the challenges and inaction regarding civil rights.
What event did Thurgood Marshall participate in on June 28, 1944?
Gave acceptance speech as Spingarn medalist
This award recognized his significant contributions to civil rights.
In what year did Eddie leave Mississippi for good?
1963
He planned to migrate to Oakland, California.
What notable event did Robert Foster have on December 25, 1970?
Threw a lavish party
This indicates his success and social standing.
What city did George Starling live in by 1996?
Harlem
This reflects the ongoing migration and urban settlement of African Americans.
