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What was the effect of the Emancipation Proclamation on freeing slaves in Georgia in 1863?
What was the effect of the Emancipation Proclamation on freeing slaves in Georgia in 1863?
It had little effect due to the lack of federal troops and strategic reasons.
When were federal troops finally able to enforce emancipation in Georgia?
When were federal troops finally able to enforce emancipation in Georgia?
By 1868.
What was the significance of the Supreme Court case Plessy vs. Ferguson in 1896?
What was the significance of the Supreme Court case Plessy vs. Ferguson in 1896?
It established the 'separate-but-equal' doctrine, allowing for racial segregation in various aspects of society.
What were some of the Jim Crow laws passed in Georgia between 1876 and 1896?
What were some of the Jim Crow laws passed in Georgia between 1876 and 1896?
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What was the widespread resistance to the idea of racial equality in Georgia between 1876 and 1896?
What was the widespread resistance to the idea of racial equality in Georgia between 1876 and 1896?
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What constitutional change occurred in Georgia following the enforcement of emancipation by federal troops in 1868?
What constitutional change occurred in Georgia following the enforcement of emancipation by federal troops in 1868?
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Who promoted segregation in the USA under the guise of 'separate but equal'?
Who promoted segregation in the USA under the guise of 'separate but equal'?
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What was Rosa Parks' famous act of civil disobedience in 1955?
What was Rosa Parks' famous act of civil disobedience in 1955?
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When was Martin Luther King's famous 'I have a dream' speech delivered?
When was Martin Luther King's famous 'I have a dream' speech delivered?
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What was the main focus of the civil rights movement in the mid-20th century?
What was the main focus of the civil rights movement in the mid-20th century?
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Who became the first Black President of the United States in 2009?
Who became the first Black President of the United States in 2009?
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Which organization continues to advocate for change in the fight for racial equality?
Which organization continues to advocate for change in the fight for racial equality?
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What role did Jim Crow laws play in the segregation of African Americans in the USA?
What role did Jim Crow laws play in the segregation of African Americans in the USA?
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How did Rosa Parks contribute to the civil rights movement in 1955?
How did Rosa Parks contribute to the civil rights movement in 1955?
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What event marked a significant moment in the civil rights movement and was the setting for Martin Luther King's famous 'I have a dream' speech?
What event marked a significant moment in the civil rights movement and was the setting for Martin Luther King's famous 'I have a dream' speech?
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Who became the first Black President of the United States in 2009?
Who became the first Black President of the United States in 2009?
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What is the significance of the Ku Klux Klan in the context of the civil rights movement?
What is the significance of the Ku Klux Klan in the context of the civil rights movement?
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How did the civil rights movement address the issue of racial inequality in the USA?
How did the civil rights movement address the issue of racial inequality in the USA?
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Study Notes
- The Emancipation Proclamation was issued by President Lincoln in 1863, but it had little effect on freeing slaves in Georgia at the time due to the lack of federal troops and strategic reasons.
- Emancipation in Georgia was a slow process, with federal troops finally able to enforce it by 1868, leading to the adoption of a Reconstruction Constitution recognizing the equality of people and their right to work and vote.
- Between 1876 and 1896, there was widespread resistance to the idea of racial equality in Georgia, with whites generally wanting to deny African Americans their full citizenship rights.
- The Supreme Court case Plessy vs. Ferguson in 1896 established the "separate-but-equal" doctrine, allowing for racial segregation in various aspects of society as long as equal facilities were provided.
- Jim Crow laws were passed during this period to disenfranchise African Americans, including poll taxes, white primaries, and literacy tests, denying them the right to vote and limiting their influence on society.
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Explore the historical journey of emancipation and racial equality in Georgia from the Civil War era to the establishment of Jim Crow laws. Delve into the challenges and resistance faced by African Americans and the legal developments that shaped their rights during this period.
