History: The Reconstruction Era

The reconstruction era was a pivotal time period that shaped how the newly freed black slaves would be seen by the government of the United States. The Northern States were already tolerant of free black men that had rights however, in the south many were scared that those black men would be put in charge of them and ultimately suppress the white race. Eric Foner stated that “most white southerners insisted that blacks must remain a dependent plantation workforce in a laboring situation not very different from slavery (1998, p. 103).” In the south many people believed that their future relied solely on the exploited labor of blacks and they felt that this future was being threatened by the freedom of the blacks.

HBCUs were created during the period of Reconstruction in the years of 1865-1877. During this time period the Civil War was finally over and “Abraham Lincoln was now making plans for immediate equality for former slaves”. During Presidents Lincoln last speech he talked about “supporting enfranchisement of freedom”, in which he is basically talking about emancipating all African Americans; while Lincoln supported this idea Andrew Johnson opposed it. Andrew Johnson didn’t agree with this way of living with African Americans but there was something that he hated and despised even more and that was rich people.During the time period of reconstruction african americans wanted to do something better for themselves, they started off

One of the most controversial and strenuous times in the United States following the Civil War, was the Reconstruction era. This period of time was in hopes of bringing the Southern states back into the union, and how to protect and secure the recently freed slaves. During this time, the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments were passed into the constitution. These amendments ended slavery, gave suppose equal rights of protection, and allowed for African-American men the right to vote, although the Jim Crow Laws made this a bit unrealistic.

The reconstruction era was a time that then affected America in positive facets and negative aspects as well, and still affects America today. Thanks to the reconstruction era, there are several implementations that geared the world on the path in which it is today. Had it not been for some of the laws that were set in place African Americans may have not had many of the opportunities that were presented during the reconstruction period, therefore the years of oppression and cruelty might still be present.

The years after the Civil War are referred to as the Reconstruction Era, during this time the country was rebuilding the south, and making progressive changes to the United States Constitution. Prior to the end of the Civil War, African Americans were enslaved by white masters. Of course, this has never been morally correct, but by the summer of 1862, blacks had started pushing the issue of being free, leading to Former President Abraham Lincoln giving the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863. This was only the beginning of the fight for civil rights.

After the Civil War, the nation was shattered. And the people had looked to Lincoln to repair what had been damaged in the United States. But a Southern extremist with a homicidal plot had ensured that reparations between the North and the South would be stalled.

After the Civil War, America was still amidst great turmoil and economic instability. During this time period, the ultimate goal for Americans was to seize the “American Dream”. This was defined by most as being able to support their family and live a comfortable life. Although some did achieve this, many faced social, political and economic hardships. Beginning with the unjust treatment of African-Americans, then the struggles of immigrants, and followed by the rise of big businesses, the challenges faced during this time of rebuilding varied among the classes.

The civil war ended in 1865 and what followed was a kerfuffle, otherwise known as “The Reconstruction.” This was a period of violence and turbulent controversy ranging from racial issues to economic problems.

One of the events that best expresses the reconstruction period has to be the abolishing of slavery through Congress's ratifying of the Thirteenth Amendment on December 18, 1865. After years of civil war and struggle throughout the entire nation, finally a progress had been made on a human level. While at the same time the animosity would still be felt as "Black Codes" were adopted by midwestern states to regulate or inhibit the now freed african americans ability

The Reconstruction Period I think is a problem for the African Americans back then. They were treated unfairly during this period, when it was to being them a new started and hope of change. Don’t get me wrong there were some people who were for them to e happy, but not many. So, let start at the being; where it all happened. In January of 1865, Union General William T. Sherman issued a special field order Number 15, which temporary granted each freed family 40 acres of land off the region of Georgia in the islands and coastal area. Also the Union Army donated mules to them after the war was over. In the summer of 1865 when President Andrew Johnson was in office, his first act of Reconstruction was to give back all the federal control land back to its previous owner. When the land was giving back to the owners, freed men and women could sign a labor contracts with the planters or they could leave the land they occupied this was called Freedman’s Bureau. Soon after when the land was giving back, the former Confederate state stated “Black Codes”. Black Codes would deny African Americans to legal have equality and political rights. Also it would require then to sign yearly labor contracts with the planters. When this happen, Congress made the Reconstruction Act in the 1867, when the 14th (June 13, 1866) and the 15th (February 26, 1869, ratified on February 3, 1870) Amendments. These two amendments granted African Americans the right to vote, and equality before the law and

The Reconstruction Era occurred between 1866 and 1877, immediately following the Civil War between the Northern and Southern states. The Reconstruction Era brought change to not only the American economy, society, and government, but significant changes to the lives of African Americans as well. Lincoln’s assassination in April 1865 impacted conditions for African Americans in the post-war period through political and social changes in the Reconstruction Era; which ranged from a new array of rights to many new opportunities in society.

During this time northerners were very against Johnson's ideals and were working towards impeachment while also denying any policies he tried to pass. The reconstruction acts focused heavily on military, dividing the south into five military controlled districts. The three ideas of focus were described as the Command of Army Act, Military Reconstruction, and Tenure of office. By the 1870s many of the states and people in power had moved on to more current issues and the battles of reconstruction began to wind down. The events by many are seen as lost attempts at helping the African American community and regaining control over the south. During this time carpetbaggers and scalawags patrol the south, the fifteenth amendment is passed, and the Klu Klux Klan begins to develop and protest. Reconstruction was finally ended and moved past with the compromise of

America was in disarray following the events of the Civil War. Southern economy was in shambles while congress was struggling to find a middle ground between the radical republicans and Lincoln’s lenient policies. Many Southerners faced the aftermath of uprooting their society and their way of life while thousands of newly freed slaves struggled to find a way to support themselves. The country needed a strong leader, however on the 14th of April, 1865 President Lincoln was assassinated by John Wilkes Booth in the Ford Theatre in Washington (Farmer). Without the man that had once held the nation together, the country now faced an enormous obstacle; reconstructing American economics, politics and social life.

The Reconstruction Era was a time period in America’s history that followed the end of the Civil War. The ending of the Civil War brought back the Confederate states; being that they had been defeated drug the war and ended slavery throughout the nation with the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation that was backed by the 13th amendment; thus began the road to freedom for former slaves and a lack of free labor for previous slave owners. However, there was little concern for the freedmen who had no sense of direction in where their life would take them (Costly). Congress created the Freedmen’s Bureau to establish school for freed slaves, as well as, provided food and medical care to them (Costly). The attitude of former slave owners and

At a time when America was trying to piece itself back together, the Reconstruction Era is one of the most important chapters in history. It is also, however, one of the most debated. After the Civil War, the South was devastated and thousands of freed slaves needed to be integrated into society. When Andrew Johnson took office, he was moderate in his views as to what should happen to restore order to the United States. However, some Republicans had other plans in mind. They wanted to impose harsher terms and used Congress to do so, justly giving them the name Radical Republicans. Opinions about this time period have