In Virginia in the 1600s, Anthony Johnson secured his freedom from indentured servitude, acquired land, and became a respected member of his community. Elizabeth Key successfully appealed to the colony’s legal system to set her free after she had been wrongfully enslaved. By the 1700s, the laws and customs of Virginia had begun to distinguish black people from white people, making it impossible for most Virginians of African descent to do what Johnson and Key had done.
The growth of American cities during the late 19th and early 20th centuries led progressive reformers to push for "improved public services" although many pushed for women's rights as well.
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Instead of establishing colleges, some African American educators wanted to start religious schools.
