Abolitionists: Abolitionists were activists who advocated for the immediate and total eradication of slavery. They played a significant role in the movement that led to the emancipation of slaves.
Jim Crow Laws: These laws were enacted in Southern states following Reconstruction, which enforced racial segregation and further restricted the rights of African Americans.
Underground Railroad: The Underground Railroad was not an actual railroad but rather a network of secret routes and safe houses used by abolitionists to help escaped slaves reach free states or Canada.