2007-05-29 18:54:46 · 7 answers · asked by jhall20032003 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
Recent history?
Brown Vs. Board of Education desegregated public schools across the country.
The Stonewall Riots in New York City during the 60's made people recognize homosexuality in America and led to wider acceptance.
Martin Luther King's "I Have A Dream" speech from the Lincoln Memorial helped bring down racial barriers. In fact most of King's work helped promote acceptance of minorities.
"The Great Society" legislation that President Johnson pushed through congress should also be considered.
2007-05-29 19:08:03 · answer #1 · answered by Kevin k 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well slavery promoted diversity in America.
2007-05-30 01:57:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
end of slavery for sure. The crumbling of that system paved the way towards a multicultural America. And by the way, its going the right direction.
2007-05-30 02:10:32 · answer #3 · answered by Praise the LORD 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Railroads
2007-05-30 01:59:11 · answer #4 · answered by Dick 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what part of america? if you mean USA, i guess the dogs bitting black peoples asses along with the guys hitting em with sticks.
2007-05-30 01:58:23 · answer #5 · answered by DAIMAKU 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Redneck Championships? ;)
http://www.redneckchampionships.com
Seriously though.
2007-05-30 02:02:06 · answer #6 · answered by d7a7z7e7d 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
slavery..Ellis Island....the Mexican Border....
2007-05-30 01:57:42 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋