During the Reconstruction of The United States after the Civil War, there is still controversy on whether or not the African-Americans were free in The United States. Although it appears that the former slaves and immigrants were free, and lived the same typical lives as anyone else after the 13th amendment was passed, the start of the Black Codes, whites behavior, and the 13th amendment itself contradicted any thoughts that blacks could be free in America at this time. After the 13th amendment was passed, in certain regions, Black Codes were enforced. Black Codes were laws that held a strong reign on black people. The black codes restricted black people from owning weapons, having meetings in public areas, even entering a town area without permission from a white man. The codes made it very hard for colored people to be truly free,
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Verbal and physical abuse were things that people of color experienced every day. They would be called horrible names and were constantly pushed around. In document C about Henry Adams it was stated that moments after having to ask his “master” if he could go into town, he was beaten on the city lines and called names just for almost entering this town. When he returned home he saw that his master had beaten another 12 year old girl of color nearly to death. This way of life is not a life that resemblances freedom.
The 13th amendment is the amendment that “freed” the slaves, or should I say, make it illegal to own slaves. Although, the amendment had an exception. The amendment said it was illegal to own slaves unless in a form of punishment. During this time it was very easy to accuse people of crimes. Also, the white people were housing the blacks. In exchange for living arrangements, they would work for the white people… as slaves. It was not illegal though, because they were not classified as
Verbal and physical abuse were things that people of color experienced every day. They would be called horrible names and were constantly pushed around. In document C about Henry Adams it was stated that moments after having to ask his “master” if he could go into town, he was beaten on the city lines and called names just for almost entering this town. When he returned home he saw that his master had beaten another 12 year old girl of color nearly to death. This way of life is not a life that resemblances freedom.
The 13th amendment is the amendment that “freed” the slaves, or should I say, make it illegal to own slaves. Although, the amendment had an exception. The amendment said it was illegal to own slaves unless in a form of punishment. During this time it was very easy to accuse people of crimes. Also, the white people were housing the blacks. In exchange for living arrangements, they would work for the white people… as slaves. It was not illegal though, because they were not classified as