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AFRICAN AMERICANS AND 1920’s POLITICS

AFRICAN AMERICANS AND 1920’s POLITICS. Ch.17 Section 4. The Black Vote in the North. World War I set the stage for African Americans to reenter federal politics. The Great Migration had a significant impact on their political power. They became a powerful voting bloc.

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AFRICAN AMERICANS AND 1920’s POLITICS

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  1. AFRICAN AMERICANS AND 1920’s POLITICS Ch.17 Section 4

  2. The Black Vote in the North • World War I set the stage for African Americans to reenter federal politics. • The Great Migration had a significant impact on their political power. • They became a powerful voting bloc. • Most cast their votes with the Republican Party (Abraham Lincoln) • Significant breakthrough: In 1928-Oscar DePriest-1st African American representative in Congress.

  3. NAACP Battles Injustice • Battled against segregation and discrimination. • Focused on lobbying public officials and working through the court system. • Also lobbied against lynching— • Significant triumph: 1930-defeat of John J. Parker’s nomination to Supreme Court.

  4. Black Nationalism and Marcus Garvey • Marcus Garvey: black leader from Jamaica • “Negro Nationalism”—founded the Universal Negro Improvement Association. • This organization promoted black pride and unity. • Central message: African Americans could gain economic and political power by educating themselves. • He also advocated separation and independence from whites…proposed leading them to Africa.

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