What were the major challenges of Reconstruction?
Reconstruction era was the period in the United States after the Civil war in the South that lasted from 1863 to 1877. It was a harsh period for the US government, the Southerners and mostly the Freed Slaves. It was faced by many challenges ranging from disputed politics, political assassinations and impeachment, racial discrimination, corruption among others.
The civil war had left the whole land and cities in ruins. Property worth millions had been destroyed during the war. After the war, slaves were freed and could build new lives or could be employed to work in the White Settlers farm. The economy of the South cities was in jeopardy and rebuilding it was a major challenge for both the Southerners …show more content…
It is the vice that led to the end of Reconstruction and paved in for the Compromise of 1877. Rutherford B. Hayes, of the Republican, was elected as the President through corruption of votes. A recount was done by a 15 member panel, seven Republicans, seven Democrats and one Justice Joseph Bradley. Republicans used illegal tactics to discredit votes by Democrats and Hayes was announced the winner. Democrats were angered by this move and threatened to march Washington to protest Haye’s election. Democrats however, agreed to elect him with conditions that; military rule would end completely in the South ending the end of Reconstruction in …show more content…
The slaves working on Whites farms were mistreated and overworked. They were not allowed to have any unions and their rights to vote or hold political positions were denied. They had no access to education and social amenities such as healthcare and public transport. The slaves were also not allowed to privately own land and could only work in White farms. Their cultural, religious and traditional ways of life were prohibited and were forced to assimilate to the American lifestyle.
Following the end of slavery, Freed Slaves lives were greatly changed accrediting the creation of new policies that protected their rights and freedoms. The Freedman’s Bureau put in place by Abraham Lincoln was meant to assist Freed Slaves and Refugees for one year after the end of the Civil War. It was, in a lot of ways, the only support that they could rely on. The 15th Amendment of February 1869 allowed for the Freed Slaves to vote and also hold office for the first time in the Government. Following this amendment, about 600 Freed Slaves were voted into the state legislature and 16 Freed Slaves into the US Congress during the Reconstruction
Reconstruction era was the period in the United States after the Civil war in the South that lasted from 1863 to 1877. It was a harsh period for the US government, the Southerners and mostly the Freed Slaves. It was faced by many challenges ranging from disputed politics, political assassinations and impeachment, racial discrimination, corruption among others.
The civil war had left the whole land and cities in ruins. Property worth millions had been destroyed during the war. After the war, slaves were freed and could build new lives or could be employed to work in the White Settlers farm. The economy of the South cities was in jeopardy and rebuilding it was a major challenge for both the Southerners …show more content…
It is the vice that led to the end of Reconstruction and paved in for the Compromise of 1877. Rutherford B. Hayes, of the Republican, was elected as the President through corruption of votes. A recount was done by a 15 member panel, seven Republicans, seven Democrats and one Justice Joseph Bradley. Republicans used illegal tactics to discredit votes by Democrats and Hayes was announced the winner. Democrats were angered by this move and threatened to march Washington to protest Haye’s election. Democrats however, agreed to elect him with conditions that; military rule would end completely in the South ending the end of Reconstruction in …show more content…
The slaves working on Whites farms were mistreated and overworked. They were not allowed to have any unions and their rights to vote or hold political positions were denied. They had no access to education and social amenities such as healthcare and public transport. The slaves were also not allowed to privately own land and could only work in White farms. Their cultural, religious and traditional ways of life were prohibited and were forced to assimilate to the American lifestyle.
Following the end of slavery, Freed Slaves lives were greatly changed accrediting the creation of new policies that protected their rights and freedoms. The Freedman’s Bureau put in place by Abraham Lincoln was meant to assist Freed Slaves and Refugees for one year after the end of the Civil War. It was, in a lot of ways, the only support that they could rely on. The 15th Amendment of February 1869 allowed for the Freed Slaves to vote and also hold office for the first time in the Government. Following this amendment, about 600 Freed Slaves were voted into the state legislature and 16 Freed Slaves into the US Congress during the Reconstruction