1) Black history in America began with slavery in ancient times and the transatlantic slave trade, where slaves from Africa were brought to North America and owned by white colonists. 2) The American Civil War from 1861-1865 ended slavery and control of the southern states by the Confederacy, though discrimination continued through Jim Crow laws and segregation. 3) The Civil Rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s sought to abolish racial discrimination against African Americans and other groups, gaining support from President John F. Kennedy and resulting in the regaining of rights by African Americans.

1. Black historyDone by: Andy Low2p302

2. Slavery Began in the ancient times(as early as ancient Egypt and China)Known as the triangle trade, the colonists traded rum and molasses with Africa inBrought from North Mauritania Whites traditionally bought and owned BlacksSlaves had to do as they were told by their masters

3. Slavery Novel -Similar in the context that blacks are discriminated against by the whites. - In the novel, Blacks were always suspected of committing crimes and breaking the law -Study of slavery allows us to have background information on why the blacks were discriminated against.(In the past, Blacks were slaves and thus even though slavery was abolished, the Whites regarded them as beings of a lower status. Also caused by Jim Crow laws )

4. Civil warSouthern states -Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, DelawareAbraham Lincoln was the president who declared war against the South

5. Civil warSouth had lost control of Congress, and was no longer able to silence calls for an end to slavery by the more populated free states of North.Duration :April 12, 1861 – April 9, 1865Slavery for the Confederacy's 3.5 million blacks effectively ended.

6. Civil warNovel: - Tom Robinson was ‘fighting’ against Mayellain the court, so it was like “Black vs White”

7. Jim Crow lawSong nameSegregation of public schools, washrooms, transportation, State and local laws in the United States enacted betwe6en 1876 and 1965Blacks were unhappy of the unfair treatment.

8. Jim Crow lawIn novel -Tom Robison falsely accused of rape

9. Civil Rights movementBegan in 1950Aimed to abolish public and private acts of racial discrimination and against African Americans and other disadvantaged groups.The Chicano Movement -sought political empowerment and social inclusion for Mexican-AmericansAmerican Indian Movement -Violent protest gatherings, armed seizure public facilities

10. Civil rights movementSupported by president John F. KennedyAfrican Americans regained their rights as Americans.(No more segregation)Relation to Novel:-Atticus became Tom’s Robinson’s defending lawyer in order to prove his innocence, and did not refuse to take the case just because he is a Black.

11. Montgomery Bus Boycott &Scottsboro trialsBoth the Blacks were fighting for their rights due to the biased transport systemNine black teenaged boys were accused of rape, and similarly, Tom Robinson was falsely accused of rape.

12. Traits of a true southern Belle and southern gentlemanSouthern Belle -Proper etiquette, penmanship, ballroom dancing, needle work and even mourning customsSouthern gentleman -Polite, respectfulSouthern ladies sew to pass their time

13. Traits of a true southern Belle and southern gentlemanIn novel:Atticus Polite and respectful to elderly ladies and BlacksBob Ewell  Violent, discriminates Blacks

14. Harper LeeStudied law in AlabanaAwarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom of the United States for her contribution to literature in 2007Recipient of numerous honorary awardsBorn in April 28, 1926Novels written by her: -To kill a mocking birdWhy was TKMB significant to her -Her one and only novel -Inspired by childhood friend and neighbour