The Reconstruction Act of 1867 divided the south into military 5 districts and made northern troops take control of the south. This was both for the prevention of another civil war and to ensure the southerners did not reestablish slavery. The northern troops stayed in the south from 1867 to 1877. The final action taken by Congress was the establishment of the Freedman’s Bureau. This agency was specifically constructed to provide food, shelter and other necessary aid to African Americans. After the national government expunged slavery their role changed from condemning African Americans to providing them with rights and extra opportunities. Then in response the state tries to undo what was granted by African Americans, as will be shown
The Reconstruction Act of 1867 divided the south into military 5 districts and made northern troops take control of the south. This was both for the prevention of another civil war and to ensure the southerners did not reestablish slavery. The northern troops stayed in the south from 1867 to 1877. The final action taken by Congress was the establishment of the Freedman’s Bureau. This agency was specifically constructed to provide food, shelter and other necessary aid to African Americans. After the national government expunged slavery their role changed from condemning African Americans to providing them with rights and extra opportunities. Then in response the state tries to undo what was granted by African Americans, as will be shown