Key Historical Concepts and Figures

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Homestead Act

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A law passed in 1862 that granted 160 acres of land to settlers for a small fee, provided they improve the land by building a dwelling and cultivating crops.

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Freedman’s Bureau

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A U.S. federal government agency established in 1865 to aid freed slaves during the Reconstruction era of the United States.

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W.E.B Dubois

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An American sociologist, historian, and civil rights activist who was a co-founder of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) in 1909.

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Booker T. Washington

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An American educator, author, and leader in the African American community who advocated for vocational education and economic self-reliance for African Americans.

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13th, 14th and 15th Amendment

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Amendments to the U.S. Constitution that abolished slavery, granted citizenship rights, and protected voting rights for African Americans, respectively.

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Enforcement Acts

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Laws passed in 1870 and 1871 to protect African Americans' rights to vote, hold office, serve on juries, and receive equal protection under the law.

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Manifest Destiny

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The 19th-century doctrine or belief that the expansion of the U.S. throughout the American continents was both justified and inevitable.

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Populist Party

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A political party in the late 19th century that represented the interests of farmers and laborers, advocating for free silver and other economic reforms.

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Monopolies

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The exclusive possession or control of the supply or trade in a commodity or service, often leading to anti-competitive practices.

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Reservation System

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A system that allocated specific areas of land for Native American tribes, often leading to displacement and loss of traditional lands.