Struggle for equality in the north
What African Americans Faced During Reconstruction and Beyond When we learn about racism in U.S. history, we often focus on the South. But racism was also a big problem in the North, especially during and after the time of Reconstruction (1865–1877). African Americans who moved north after the Civil War hoped for a better life […]
Money, Morality, and Power in the Civil War
The Civil War: Lessons About Money, Morality, and Power The Civil War was one of the most painful and important events in American history. Fought from 1861 to 1865, it was a war between the North (Union) and the South (Confederacy). While people sometimes say it was about “states’ rights,” the real cause of the […]
3/5 Compromise
The 3/5 Compromise was an agreement made in 1787 when leaders were writing the U.S. Constitution. It decided how enslaved people would be counted for things like taxes and representation in Congress. Southern states wanted to count enslaved people in their population because it would give them more power in Congress. Northern states disagreed because […]
The Wilmington Massacre of 1898: A Dark Chapter in American History and Its Lessons for Today
The Wilmington Massacre of 1898 is a dark and often overlooked episode in American history that exemplifies the destructive power of racial hatred and political manipulation. This horrific event not only reshaped the city of Wilmington, North Carolina, but also had long-term effects on race relations and politics in the United States. By understanding what […]