Freedom, what is it? It's the right to live however you want. From 1865 to 1877, a time called Reconstruction was going on. During Reconstruction, African Americans were officially freed, and had also gained rights. Some might argue that these freed slaves weren't free, but they're wrong and here's why.
There are many reasons and examples where former slaves were free. In 1865, the government constructed an organization that helped former slaves by providing health care and schools. If the government did not think the former slaves were not free why would they care about their health and education? Wouldn't they treat them with the same cruelty they did with slaves a couple years back? Secondly, didn’t the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendment gave
There are many reasons and examples where former slaves were free. In 1865, the government constructed an organization that helped former slaves by providing health care and schools. If the government did not think the former slaves were not free why would they care about their health and education? Wouldn't they treat them with the same cruelty they did with slaves a couple years back? Secondly, didn’t the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendment gave