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Gains achieved by Black people during the Reconstruction era

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The Reconstruction era saw significant gains for Black people, including the abolition of slavery, citizenship, and voting rights through the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments. African Americans also made political advancements, with many elected to public office, and improvements in education and economic opportunities, though these gains were met with significant resistance and were later undermined by Jim Crow laws.

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What gains were achieved by Black people during the Reconstruction era?

The major gains for blacks during Reconstruction came in the form of the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments to the Constitution. The 13th Amendment officially freed all the slaves and made slavery illegal in the United States. The 14th Amendment, among other things, said that all persons born in the...

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United States were citizens and therefore entitled to the same civil rights, including life, liberty and property. Under this amendment blacks gained all the rights of citizens including due process under the law. The 15th Amendment gave the newly freed slaves the right to vote. Many of these rights were denied blacks long after they became law, but they did make these gains legally during Reconstruction.

Last Updated on October 3, 2024