1The historical progression of African AmericansHIS204: American History since 1865 (GSN1028D)The historical progression of African Americans from 1865 to the present2The historical progression of African Americans from 1865 to today America has changed as a whole, and it is different today than it was in 1865. We have had many presidents, elections, wars, and other world issues, but African- Americans have faced many different questions and have faced many problems themselves over the past centuries. . Every couple of years things changed for African Americans, when the Civil War ended in 1865, a lot changed with the end of slavery, for the most part. In launching this, I will explain the historical progression of African Americans in different periods and what political, economic, and life-changing events and issues affected African Americans during that time period. We will overcome obstacles and succeed in solving the problem we face. I will cover five different units of time. It will start from 1985 to present. Let's begin with this epic journey through time and history to see how the life of an African American has evolved, changed and grown today. 1865 to 1876 In 1865, reconstruction began after the end of the Civil War. The United States Congress passed the Thirteenth Amendment, which aimed to end slavery. Even though slavery ended, life for African Americans was not completely easy. Many African Americans faced political issues such as the inability to vote, inability to be citizens, and the Black Codes. These black codes were put in place in 1865 and ended in 1866. Black codes are "laws" that certain states had established, stating what African Americans could not do, even after slavery3Abo.. .... middle of paper ...... seeing a group of people go from slavery, without rights, to the black codes, to finally gaining civil rights and one day having a black man as president is progression major historical milestone, and only African Americans deserve the right to smile right now, in 2010 they made it, they overcame it all and now they have won equality. References The King's Verdict Sparks the Los Angeles Riots George Hodak . Journal of the ABA. Chicago: April 2010. Vol. 96, Iss. 4; p. 72, 1 pages http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Migration_%28African_American%29http://www.biography.com/blackhistory/harlem-renaissance.jspNorthern African-American Migration: New Evidence for the 1910sThomas N Maloney. Economic survey. Huntington Beach: January 2002. Vol. 40, Iss. 1; p. 1, 11 pageshttp://www.infoplease.com/spot/civilrightstimeline1.htmlhttp://www.infoplease.com/spot/civilrightstimeline1.html