<span>Although African Americans received their freedom as a result of the civil war, it didn't guarantee them all the rights that should have come with freedom. A study of the Civil Rights Movement that started during the Reconstruction Period following the war, and that continues today shows that many factors hindered blacks from exercising all of their rights. Many rights were still denied to blacks, such as the right to vote, and they were denied access by state and cities laws and ordinances to many freedom that most people take for granted.</span>
Angel island was on the west coast
What's the context?
The industrial revolution
Even further back...
The agricultural revolution
Trade?
Communication?
Travel?
Exploration?
The claim of an attack on a U.S. warship by North Vietnamese forces
Lack of preparation will most likely have a bad outcome. If someone doesn't prepare for a test for example they're more likely to fail. If a country isn't prepared for war they're likely to lose.