Historical Events tagged with "racial inequality"
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Union of South Africa Established
The South Africa Act officially established the Union of South Africa, unifying the four previously separate colonies: the Cape Colony, Natal, the Transvaal, and the Orange Free State. This act aimed to create a new political entity with a single government and its own constitution. The new union marked the beginning of a semi-autonomous legislative entity within the British Empire, laying the groundwork for future developments in South African politics. The first elections were held shortly after the act came into force, bringing together various political factions.
Continue ReadingHomer Plessy Defies Segregation Laws
Homer Plessy, a mixed-race individual, was arrested for refusing to leave his seat in a train's 'whites-only' car in Louisiana. The incident, which stemmed from Louisiana's Separate Car Act, was a deliberate act of civil disobedience to challenge racially discriminatory laws. Plessy's arrest led to a significant court case, Plessy v. Ferguson, which ultimately upheld segregation under the 'separate but equal' doctrine.
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