Reconstruction America after the Civil War Part #1

The Reconstruction era had many interesting events that happened after the end of the Civil War. The slaves were able to get freedom though many of them had problems being able to support their families which caused some of the families to be split up. The white people would take in their children and put them to work as apprentices. The African American parents didn’t like this idea which made them upset, but it was the best for the children to be able to support. 

The black codes were initiated to limit African Americans do not have many rights, so they were still held back. These laws started to cause some black people to move away so that those codes don’t apply them. They had to move to the city to get an opportunity to get a job and a better life for their family. Though the city got more crowded which made it difficult for them to get some work done. 

President Johnson didn’t think that African Americans were always gonna be slaves no matter what. Congress had to start to reorganize the South to make sure they follow the laws and since they ratified the amendment. They had told that Congress is in charge now not the Confederate anymore so that everything can run smoothly for them. Some white people were supporting the rights of the African Americans and helped out some former slaves to get to a better place. The 14th amendment was passed which helped make progress. 

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Reconstruction America After Civil War Part #1