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School and public education were important issues to free African Americans because?
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laws before the civil war made it illegal to teach slaves how to read (apex)
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How did education for African Americans change during reconstruction?
The Reconstruction Era occurs right after the Civil War, which along with freedom already provides changes to African Americans. Because of this, African Americans were no longer slaves and could perform in practices of business, such as sharecropping. Basically, it opened a range of new opportunities to African Americans.
Why did civil rights leaders disagree with Marcus Garvey?
Because he was a segregationist, and supported a "return to Africa" by African-Americans.
During the Gilded Age why could African Americans not vote?
They werent allowed to vote because most men were poor, or black.
Why did African Americans move away from the south?
The African-Americans tried to escape from the South because the South had slave states. They tried to get to the North because those were free states.
According to The Negro Digs up his Past the remote racial origins of African Americans are important because?
of their influence on the early development of culture. -apex
Why is Kwanzaa important to African-Americans?
It's not. Kwanzaa is not an important holiday for African-Americans or Americans of African descent because it is a made up holiday - conceived and propogated by a convicted felon. Sincerely, Aleke Msumba
Why was the Jim crow laws important today?
They were important because it proivited african americans to vote...... They were anti black laws tht prevented african americans to participate in society
Why was African-American vote so important to the Republicans?
It was important to Republicans because the volume of African Americans released of slavery in the south.
Why did Thomas Jefferson try to establish public education in Virginia?
because he wanted to help the african-americans
Why did the great migration happens?
Many African Americans want jobs & education
Why is Martin Luther King Jr importan?
Because he spoke for us African Americans for freedom and to have our Rights. I feel if it wasn't for him the African Americans wouldn't be able to do what we are doing today, to those that wants and has an education.
Why was the African-American vote so important to the Republicans?
The African-American vote was important to Republicans because they wanted to attract support from minority voters and broaden their electoral base. Historically, African-Americans had heavily supported the Republican Party after the Civil War because of their association with Abraham Lincoln and the Emancipation Proclamation. Republicans hoped to regain this support by appealing to African-Americans on issues such as civil rights and economic empowerment.
How did education for African Americans change during reconstruction?
The Reconstruction Era occurs right after the Civil War, which along with freedom already provides changes to African Americans. Because of this, African Americans were no longer slaves and could perform in practices of business, such as sharecropping. Basically, it opened a range of new opportunities to African Americans.
Why might it have been hard for an African American girl to get a good education in 1904?
It would have been difficult for any girl to get a good education in 1904. However, it would have been more difficult for an African American girl because African Americans were not given the same education as white people were.
Why were Arabs important?
Arabs are important because they add to the different people in our society..... such as Caucasians, African Americans, ARABS, Chinese.....etc.
Why is February important in America?
It's important because it is Black History month! This whole month is dedicated to celebrating the achievements of black Americans and the importance of African Americans in our history.
Why did civil rights leaders disagree with Marcus Garvey?
Because he was a segregationist, and supported a "return to Africa" by African-Americans.
