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Was there discrimination 100 years ago?
Yes. From the first moment man came on earth there has been discrimination, slavery, and wars. For thousands of years man has discriminated against other men for various reasons.
Did the Pennsylvania colony allow various faiths?
Yes. The Quakers were fairly open to other people and religion. They were one of the first colonies to establish a pact with the Native Americans and offer peace. The foundation of the Quakers is peaceful coexistence with others.
What are the different methods disenfranchisement used against African Americans?
—First they created the Poll Tax: a tax that had to be paid before one could vote —It wasn't generally a high tax, but for poor sharecropping families it often proved too expensive —Bourbons also created Literacy Tests: A test to prove literacy and understanding of the state constitution —African Americans were discriminated against by being forced to take a much harder Literacy test than white voters —Finally, the Bourbons passed the "Grandfather Clause" which allowed southern whites to be exempt from the Poll tax or Literacy Test —It stated that if a person's father or grandfather had voted in the past, then that person could vote —This discriminated against African Americans because their fathers and grandfathers could not vote, but white voters had been voting in America for centuries
In what year did people who had been in debtor's prisons in England arrive in America?
1733
When was America conquered?
It has never been conquered...it's been America ever since the pilgrims stoke the land from the Indians, hence why America is still America.
Which would have been considered a push factor of immigration?
Being discriminated against for your religion
What would have been considered a push factor of immigrants?
Being discriminated against for your religion
Was Cesar Chavez discriminated against?
Cesar Chavez was discriminated against for several reasons. It would be almost impossible for a Latino farm worker not to have been discriminated against, especially during his time.
What celebrities have been discriminated against?
Joan of arc
What other groups have had their rights denied on account of race?
Every race has been discriminated against just as every race has discriminated against others.
What two immigrant groups where discriminated?
You have to be more specific as to when, because various groups have been discriminated against at different times. Chinese immigrants were discriminated against on the west coast at one time, as were Catholic immigrants.
Are there groups or individuals today in America who still face some form of discrimination?
Of course. Every once in a while all people are discriminated. The first people that come to mind are black and white people. A group of religion called Mormons are discriminated a lot, Muslims are sometimes discriminated. Think of any one type of person or group and they have once been, are being, or will be discriminated.
Why would you think that Jewish people and black people would be more understanding and supportive of each after they have been through?
because both have been opressed and discriminated against through the course of history.
Does the person who discriminated on a person for belief have to pay them if sued in court?
If you feel you have been discriminated against and you have suffered a loss, then you may have rights to file lawsuit.
What do many cultures have a long history of discrimination against?
Many cultures have a long history of discrimination against the race. There are so many people that have been discriminated as a result of their skin color.
Can you give some examples of people who have been discriminated in any way against?
The Jews, Muslims, Mexicans, African-Americans. sadly, the list is endless.
How does someone feel after they have been discriminated against?
It does not feel good , You don't get treated like the other people. 😏
