Explore the origins and impact of the Jim Crow era in this 36-minute video lecture. Learn about Homer Plessy's act of civil disobedience that predated Rosa Parks by over 60 years and the subsequent Supreme Court case Plessy v. Ferguson. Examine how the "separate but equal" doctrine led to widespread racial segregation and discrimination. Delve into the various forms of oppression faced by African Americans, including voting rights restrictions and economic exploitation. Analyze the devastating effects of events like the Wilmington Massacre on Black communities. Discover the resilience and activism of African Americans in the face of systemic racism during this dark period of American history.
Overview
Syllabus
Who Was Homer Plessy?
The Compromise of 1877 Reasserts White Supremacy
Plessy Violates the Separate Car Act
Plessy v Ferguson Supreme Court Decision
Plessy Case Ushers in Jim Crow Era
Different Forms of Slavery
The Purpose of Segregation
How African Americans Were Denied Voting Rights
Impact of Wilmington Massacre on Black Community
African American Activism
Taught by
Wondrium
