Introduction American history since 1865 covers various aspects of live including modernization, Golden Age and the progressive era. America witnessed various aspects of development such as industrialization during these eras, which facilitated migration. The country witnessed high prosperity, especially in the northern and western parts. The US became a global dominant financial, manufacturing and agricultural power. It is documented that the yearly income for employed individuals grew by an average of 75 percent within 1865 to 1900. The annual growth rate was 33 percent in 1918. In 1865, the people of America managed to abandon slavery through Civil War. Since then, the US became a powerful and strong country with a nationalized government. Reconstruction contributed to the end of slavery. A system of segregation was instituted under Jim Crow’s policy, which subordinated former slaves. They could were treated as second citizens meaning that they did not enjoy full political rights. In terms of government control, the republicans dominated leadership between 1865 and 1918. There were only two presidents under Democratic Party meaning that republican policies dominated the US between 1865 and 1918. In 1900, an era referred to as progressive era, America witnessed various political and social reforms. The education system and issues related to equality were revised. This implied that many organs of government and society in general were modernized. The civil rights activists, who were referred to as progressives, formed a good relationship with the middle class to fight injustices practiced by government officials and state corporations. Between 1865 and 1918, 27.5 million people migrated to the US. This population provided enough labor to American industries and agricultural enterprises. It also provided a population base for the development of cities and other urban areas (Bowles, 2011). By 19 th century, the US had developed new technology such as telegraphy and steel, railroad network, which brought about the Second Industrial Revolution. The US participated in the Second World War successively by defeating Germany and forming strong ties with other winners such as France and Britain. This was attributed to strong financial base, military power and agricultural strength. It is noted that throughout history, American has witnessed various problems as regards to discrimination and inequality. The gap between the rich and the poor is ever increasing meaning that the rich will always continue being rich while the poor will continue languishing in poverty. This paper discusses the efforts put in place by the poor and people of the color to end discrimination. This means that equality and civil rights have been challenged for several years. African-Americans have undergone hard times to end discrimination. It is identified that many African-Americans lost their lives in the quest for freedom. Fight for Equality Immediately after the American Civil War, slaves were granted their freedoms. This meant that war and uprisings were some of the techniques applied by African-Americans to fight for their freedoms. However, blacks were still treated unfairly even after the revolution. Various amendments to the US constitution brought about changes to society. The amendments categorically stated that slavery and unequal treatment were illegal in the US. The constitution stated that any individual born in th