Finished Projects
TEST TOMMOROW
8-3 is the only one tested on!
Ch. 8.4:The Dawn of Mass Culture.
-Explain what people did for entertainment in the late 1800's and early 1900's.
Many cities built small playgrounds and playing fields. Some amusement parks were constructed on the outskirts of the cities. The roller coaster drew daredevil customers to Corny Island in 1884, and the first Ferris Wheel drew enthusiastic crowds from all of the world. They also Bicycled and played tennis for fun. In 1885 they many manufactures of the first commercially successful safety bike. They also played baseball. In 1845 Alexander J. Cartwright, played and 50 baseball clubs came about. Art galleries came about in the 1900s that were in the major cities. There were thousands of free libraries across America.
Ch. 8.3:
-What laws and restrictions were put on African-Americans and other minorities after Reconstruction ended? During the 1870s and 1880s African Americans lost their voting rights when the supreme court failed to overturn the poll tax and grandfather clause. Often humiliations were brought to racial classes. Black and whites were never to shake hands because that would mean that they were equal. Black men also had to remove their hats for whites. Voting restriction, some or most restricted voting states made it so they couldn't see it. This life was hopeless and helpless.
-Explain the significance of Plessy v. Ferguson.
The Supreme Court Case 1890s is what legally set up segregation. Plessy was 1/4 Native American and refused to give up his seat. Separate but equal said that if your separate your equal.
Segregation- The policy or practice of separating people of different races, classes, or ethnic groups.
Discrimination- Prejudiced.
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