Encyclopedia of African American Society, Volume 2Gerald David Jaynes An encyclopedic reference of African American history and culture. |
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... increased the representa- tion of blacks in public office in the South . However , the Hayes - Tilden Compromise of 1877 , which led to the immediate removal of federal troops from Confederate states , quickly demolished the strides ...
... increased the representa- tion of blacks in public office in the South . However , the Hayes - Tilden Compromise of 1877 , which led to the immediate removal of federal troops from Confederate states , quickly demolished the strides ...
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... increased the demand for slaves . This changed both the scale and nature of the slave trade . Before this time , slaves were just one of many goods that European traders looked to acquire in Africa . However , as the demand for slaves ...
... increased the demand for slaves . This changed both the scale and nature of the slave trade . Before this time , slaves were just one of many goods that European traders looked to acquire in Africa . However , as the demand for slaves ...
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... increased by the lack of jobs in rural areas brought about by the Great Depression . By 1940 , 20 percent of Africans owned homes in large western cities , compared to only 4 percent in New York City . The creation of defense industry ...
... increased by the lack of jobs in rural areas brought about by the Great Depression . By 1940 , 20 percent of Africans owned homes in large western cities , compared to only 4 percent in New York City . The creation of defense industry ...
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Editorial Board | 500 |
Readers Guide xiii | 507 |
African Americans in Halls of Fame | 907 |
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