African American History Before 1877 Describes in detail one event in African American history BEFORE 1877 that had a profound effect on African Americans and history.

Even though this is your opinion on what had the profound impact you will still need to give details and descriptions with source citations. The history of African-Americans begins with slavery, as white European settlers first brought Africans to the continent to serve as slaves. The fate of slaves in the United States would divide the nation during the Civil War. And after the war, the racist legacy of slavery would persist, spurring movements of resistance, including the Underground Railroad, the Montgomery Bus Boycott and the Selma to Montgomery March.