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During the summer of 1964, thousands of activists in the Civil Rights Movement, many of them white college students from the North, descended on Mississippi and other Southern states to try to end the long-time political disfranchisement of African Americans in the region. Although black men won the right to vote in 1870, thanks to the 15th Amendment, for the next 100 years many were unable to exercise that right. It was called 'freedom summer'.
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Where did long grain white rice come from?
Long grain white rice originated in Southeast Asia, specifically in the region of China and India thousands of years ago. It is believed to have been domesticated from wild rice species, such as Oryza rufipogon. Over time, it spread to other parts of the world through trade and exploration, becoming a staple food in many cultures globally.
What does the surname white mean?
White simply means "white." It originated as a nickname for a person with white hair or a pale complexion.
What is the past form of white?
White is an adjective and so doesn't have a past form.
How long is American history?
American History as the United States of America goes back to the 1700s. They became the USA in 1792 officially. American history as far as civilizations inhabiting the land goes back thousands of years. The Anasazi were here around the time of Christ. The tribes in Alaska and in Canada were around for almost as long. The first white settlers came in the 1400s from Spain.
Was James f Blake black or white?
James F. Blake was deffinatley white.
