The Civil War was over by 1865, however this four year long battle between the North and South caused wreckage throughout the country. To mend the broken ties, numerous ideas were proposed as plans to solve the issues mainly regarding how to incorporate former slaves to society. Nonetheless, the Reconstruction Era was mostly negative for African Americans.
For example, according to Document 1 it states, “...before they whipped me they offered me $5000 if I would let another man go to legislature in my place.” In other words, Abram Colby, the victim, was bribed to give up his spot in Congress. After rejecting the offer, some white men whipped and beat Colby. Moreover, this proves that African Americans did not benefit from the Reconstruction
For example, according to Document 1 it states, “...before they whipped me they offered me $5000 if I would let another man go to legislature in my place.” In other words, Abram Colby, the victim, was bribed to give up his spot in Congress. After rejecting the offer, some white men whipped and beat Colby. Moreover, this proves that African Americans did not benefit from the Reconstruction