Civil War Reconstruction Dbq

explanatory Essay

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During the time period of 1860 and 1877 many major changes occurred. From the beginning of the civil war to the fall of the reconstruction, the United States changed dramatically. Nearly one hundred years after the Declaration of Independence which declared all men equal, many social and constitutional alterations were necessary to protect the rights of all people, no matter their race. These social and constitutional developments that were made during 1860 to 1877 were so drastic it could be called a revolution. The election of Abraham Lincoln and the secession of the South led to the outbreak of the civil war. The civil war was the first revolutionary change in America. States' rights were a major issue during this time. Issues of power, different interpretations of the constitution, and banking issues led to many difficulties. South Carolina was the first state to secede from the Union. In South Carolina's Declaration of Causes, it was stated that "powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the states, are reserved to the states" (Document A). The 10th amendment which limited the power of the federal government had acted as a backing for the secession of the South. Nowhere in the constitution did it say that the states had no right to secede from the Union. This secession from the union forever changed the country. Another major change that occurred after the civil war was the thirteenth amendment which abolished slavery. Even though the slaves had fought for the Union in the civil war, they were unable to take any political action and were still inferior as it is stated in document C. The fifteenth amendment granted the right to vote to all men no matter the race. It was argued t... ... middle of paper ... ...dom and right to vote established by the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments, blacks were still oppressed by strong black codes and Jim Crow laws. The federal government created strong legislation for blacks to be helped and educated, but it was ineffective due to strong opposition. Although blacks cried out to agencies, such as the Freemen's Bureau, declaring that they were "in a more unpleasant condition than our former" (Document E), their cries were often overshadowed by violence. Both constitutional and social developments greatly changed the United States to a revolutionary proportion between 1860 and 1877. The new amendments and the fight for civil rights altered the previous way of life and forever changed American society. Inequality, fear, and corruption sent the United States into turmoil that would transform the country and lead to a revolution of change.

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Explains that the united states changed dramatically from the beginning of the civil war to the fall of reconstruction. social and constitutional changes were necessary to protect the rights of all people, no matter their race.
Explains that south carolina was the first state to secede from the union. the thirteenth amendment abolished slavery.
Explains how literacy tests, grandfather clauses, and fear caused by the ku klux klan were used to keep blacks from exercising their right to vote. reconstruction ended in 1877 with the compromise.

Explains that the united states changed dramatically from the beginning of the civil war to the fall of reconstruction. social and constitutional changes were necessary to protect the rights of all people, no matter their race.
Explains that south carolina was the first state to secede from the union. the thirteenth amendment abolished slavery.
Explains how literacy tests, grandfather clauses, and fear caused by the ku klux klan were used to keep blacks from exercising their right to vote. reconstruction ended in 1877 with the compromise.
Explains that blacks were viewed as less than equal to whites during the period from 1860 to 1877. the political cartoon in harper's weekly depicts the horrors for former slaves.
Explains how constitutional and social developments changed the united states to a revolutionary proportion between 1860 and 1877. the new amendments and the fight for civil rights altered the previous way of life and changed american society.

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Unit Exam
analytical essay
From the start of the American Civil War, 1860, until the end of the Reconstruction, 1877, the United States of America endured what can be considered a revolution. Prior to the year 1860, there was a lack of union because of central government power flourishing rather than state power. Therefore, there was a split of opposite sides, North and South, fighting for authority. One major issue that came into mind was of slavery. At first, there were enactments that were issued to limit or rather prevent conflict to erupt, such as the numerous compromises, Missouri Compromise and the Compromise of 1850. They did not fulfill the needs of the states, South states in particular; therefore, in the year 1860, the Civil War had commenced. There was the issue of inequality of Blacks in suffrage, politics, and the use of public facilities. However, much constitutional and social advancement in the period culminated in the revolution. To a radical extent, constitutional development between 1860 and 1877 amount to a revolution because of events like the Emancipation Proclamation, Civil Rights Act, the amendments that tried to change African Americans lives in American Society and contributed to get the union together. There is the social developments as well that to a lesser extent had amounted to the revolution because of organizations like the Klu Klux Klan, Freedmen’s Bureau lacking, and discrimination against African Americans that caused progression of violence and white supremacy.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that the united states of america endured what can be considered a revolution from the start of the american civil war, 1860, until the end of reconstruction, 1877.
- Explains that in the 1860s, there were constitutional developments that arose because it suffices the beliefs of american citizens with the issue of slavery.
- Explains that the end of the civil war in 1865 caused the reconstruction to begin which had the thirteen amendment that illegalized hold of slaves.
- Explains that the united states of america endured what can be considered a revolution from the start of the american civil war, 1860, until the end of reconstruction, 1877.
- Explains that in the 1860s, there were constitutional developments that arose because it suffices the beliefs of american citizens with the issue of slavery.
- Explains that the end of the civil war in 1865 caused the reconstruction to begin which had the thirteen amendment that illegalized hold of slaves.
- Analyzes how the former slaves were treated unfairly in court and the court refused to listen to their testimony in 1865. the compromise of 1877 ended the reconstruction and was revolutionary.
- Explains that the freedmen's bureau was established by congress immediately following the end of war to provide educational and economical services to former slaves and poor whites.
- Explains that the civil rights act of 1866 was established to fight the black codes. the klu klux klan was a response to reports of violence in the south.
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Civil Rights Dbq
analytical essay
The period between 1880 and 1990 can be seen as a period of civil strife. The civil right movement had little impact with few significant improvements towards the overall goal of equality. Despite the thirteenth, fourteenth and fifteen amendments
In this essay, the author
- Analyzes how lincoln's "there must be the position of superior and inferior" formed the basis of discrimination towards black americans as it highlighted the attitudes of white americans.
- Analyzes how the period between 1880 and 1990 can be seen as a period of civil strife. the civil right movement had little impact with few significant improvements towards the overall goal of equality.
- Explains that black americans made substantial gains in the political & social power as many were able to move from poverty into middle class status, some even entering high ranking positions in government.
- Analyzes how lincoln's "there must be the position of superior and inferior" formed the basis of discrimination towards black americans as it highlighted the attitudes of white americans.
- Analyzes how the period between 1880 and 1990 can be seen as a period of civil strife. the civil right movement had little impact with few significant improvements towards the overall goal of equality.
- Explains that black americans made substantial gains in the political & social power as many were able to move from poverty into middle class status, some even entering high ranking positions in government.
- Explains that despite the growth of change, resentment by many white toward these gains also grew as it led to unprecedented violence.
- Explains that the black civil rights movements kept on progressing to achieve their goals. reconstruction gave potential hope and opportunity to blacks even though it failed to bring economic gains.
- Opines that 700,000 blacks were registered to vote, which is a huge achievement as it believed.
- Analyzes w.e.b. du bois' statement of how significant the legal system is, reinforced by the jim crow laws as whites went to great extents to avoid equality by denying black men the right to vote through literacy tests and poll taxes
- Analyzes how the legislation increased segregation and led to a return of the "black codes" as it aimed to separate people of black from whites in schools, housing, jobs, and public gathering places.
- Explains that the plessy vs. ferguson decision robbed the 14th amendment of its meaning and confirmed this wasn't the case.
- Analyzes how the plessy vs ferguson case laid the foundation to erode freedom as it influenced beyond the mean step by step.
- Explains the extent of the black civil rights movement success in bringing about political and social change for black americans between 1880 – 1990 was deem, the supporting of prejudice ruling and allowance of vilgante groups like the ku klux klan
- Analyzes how a minority whites pushed for legal black inequality, but were challenged by the majority on every front as view and concept remained of "the negro is not and never can be equal of the white."
- Opines that the black response to the deterioration of the situation varied as pressure groups emerged and influence the movement positively.
- Opines that booker t washington's achievements did nothing to stop disfranchisement and jim crow as much to the fact, virtually whites had unchallenged domination over the races.
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Racial Conflicts with African Americans and Chinese Americans in America
comparative essay
After the Civil War had ended, the destruction of African American slavery as a political system had been accomplished. With the 13th Amendment having been ratified, slaves gained their freedom from the white man’s control. Also, with the 14th Amendment, anyone who is either born or naturalized in America is thereby an American citizen and deserves all of the rights that are granted by the Constitution. In addition, with the 15th Amendment, anyone who is a citizen of the U.S. has the right to vote no matter their race, color, or previous servitude (Davidson 339). However, despite these adjustments to the Constitution, it did not mean that as soon as the Amendments were to be ratified that all African Americans wo...
In this essay, the author
- Explains that a more diverse america, specifically in the south and west, had begun to noticeably come into existence.
- Explains that after the civil war ended, the destruction of african american slavery as a political system had been accomplished.
- Explains that african americans wanted to leave their pasts as slaves and find a job where they weren't under white man's rule. they opted for sharecropping and chinese americans settled into rural areas.
- Explains that a more diverse america, specifically in the south and west, had begun to noticeably come into existence.
- Explains that after the civil war ended, the destruction of african american slavery as a political system had been accomplished.
- Explains that african americans wanted to leave their pasts as slaves and find a job where they weren't under white man's rule. they opted for sharecropping and chinese americans settled into rural areas.
- Explains that african americans wanted to separate themselves from their pasts as slaves. they wanted an education to understand their rights and read the bible.
- Concludes that both african americans and chinese americans faced racial conflicts due to political, economical, and social contributors.
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Essay On The Civil Rights Movement
explanatory essay
The Transformation of the American Society was drastically effected by the Civil Rights movement and the antiwar movements that occurred during the 1960s and 1970s. These movements gained momentum quickly as public sentiment saw the everlasting war in Vietnam and the domestic violence within the country as unneccessary.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that the civil rights movement and antiwar movements in the 1960s and 1970s impacted american society's transformation. public sentiment saw the vietnam war and domestic violence as unnecessary.
- Explains how dr. king and his group, the sclc, protested racism through civil obedience, also known as non-violent resistance, which led to president johnson's passing of the civil rights act.
- Explains that the antiwar movement was fueled by president nixon's invasion of cambodia.
- Explains that the civil rights movement and antiwar movements in the 1960s and 1970s impacted american society's transformation. public sentiment saw the vietnam war and domestic violence as unnecessary.
- Explains how dr. king and his group, the sclc, protested racism through civil obedience, also known as non-violent resistance, which led to president johnson's passing of the civil rights act.
- Explains that the antiwar movement was fueled by president nixon's invasion of cambodia.
- Explains that the antiwar movement and the civil rights movement drastically altered the american society in the 1960s and 1970s.
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Civil War Dbq
explanatory essay
There were several factors at hand that led to the war between the Northern Union and the Southern Confederate states, but what was most prevalent was the disagreement on civil liberties. The end of the civil war brought in a new age for the country, unifying the states under one centralized government for the first time. Following the groundwork set by the Lincoln, they embraced industrialization and modern ideas of organization. Unfortunately, after the assassination of Abraham Lincoln in 1865, reintegrating both a former slave population and a former rebellious population back into the country proved to be more of a challenge than previously thought. Though slavery had been abolished, sharecropping helped maintain the pre-civil war serfdom in the agrarian South. Radical Republicans believed the war had been fought for equal rights and wanted to see the power of the national government expanded. Republicans had enough support to pass the Civil Rights Bill in 1866, which defined persons born in the United States as citizens and established nationwide equality before the law, regardless of race. While Andrew Johnson took no time in vetoing the law, Congress made history by overriding a presidential veto for the first time with a 2/3rds majority vote in favor of the Civil Rights Act. Congress also decided to amend the Constitution with the 14th Amendment which
In this essay, the author
- Explains that congress overrode president johnson's veto to pass the reconstruction act, which divided the south into five military districts and required states to individually create a new government requiring the participation of black men.
- Explains that the federal government was relatively small as the nation headed into world war i. the federal reserve system was a powerful proprietor of monetary inflation to fulfill the government's unabashed greed for money and credit.
- Explains that the 1920's consisted of large scale domestic consumption of relatively new technology and consumer products which was good for the american economy.
- Explains that congress overrode president johnson's veto to pass the reconstruction act, which divided the south into five military districts and required states to individually create a new government requiring the participation of black men.
- Explains that the federal government was relatively small as the nation headed into world war i. the federal reserve system was a powerful proprietor of monetary inflation to fulfill the government's unabashed greed for money and credit.
- Explains that the 1920's consisted of large scale domestic consumption of relatively new technology and consumer products which was good for the american economy.
- Explains that the end of the civil war brought in a new age for the country, unifying the states under one centralized government.
- Explains that the civil war, the american union, and wwi amplified the federal government's power during the 20th century.
- Explains that the civil war was the biggest and most deadly conflict to ever take place on american soil. the end of the war brought in a new age for the country, unifying the states under one centralized government.
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Essay On The Constitutional Revolution
analytical essay
Alongside the brutal, bloody Civil War and makeshift post-war reconstruction in the South were several monumental changes within the United States. As federal power increased, so did the power of the Constitution, as it began to expand and shift to encompass more and more people. With this also came a social change; millions of blacks, now freed by the thirteenth amendment, had the potential to be just as successful as their white brethren. As time went by, however, numerous pitfalls and opposing viewpoints challenged the idea of constitutional and social transformation. While there was a constitutional revolution occurring from 1860-1877, there was little to no social revolution happening at the same time.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that the civil war and post-war reconstruction in the south led to monumental changes within the united states, including the expansion of federal power and social change.
- Analyzes how the constitution, the foundation of the u.s. government, was put under a lot of reshaping during the time period.
- Analyzes how the federal government's intervention in the south was a godsend for its black population and the first time it encompassed those of another race. morrill understood the new responsibilities of the constitution and supported them fully.
- Explains that the civil war and post-war reconstruction in the south led to monumental changes within the united states, including the expansion of federal power and social change.
- Analyzes how the constitution, the foundation of the u.s. government, was put under a lot of reshaping during the time period.
- Analyzes how the federal government's intervention in the south was a godsend for its black population and the first time it encompassed those of another race. morrill understood the new responsibilities of the constitution and supported them fully.
- Analyzes how waud's the first vote captures the new voting rights of newly freed blacks in the reconstruction era.
- Explains the lack of social development during the civil war and reconstruction era prevented african americans from being complete citizens socially and economically. the civil rights act of 1964 outlawed discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin
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Abraham Lincoln, Adelicia Acklen and Harriet Tubman
analytical essay
The time of the American Revolution was the birth of America. During this period of time the Revolutionary war was fought and America gained its independence from Britain. The Declaration of Independence was signed July 4, 1976 giving the 13 colonies freedom to govern themselves and shortly thereafter in 1781, the Articles of Confederation were ratified. These articles empowered the federal government to conduct foreign affairs, make treaties, and declare war, which had been essential in the struggle for independence. In 1787, The Constitution of the United States further strengthened our laws. During the next 100 years Americans continued to build communities and wealth based on the principles and laws contained within these documents. During colonial America and the period leading to the Civil War slavery was the foundation of the socioeconomic system. This topic created an ongoing debate between the north, south and free states. The Declaration of Independence declares, “That all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness (Foner, 2013, A-18).” Abraham Lincoln President of the United States of America, Adelicia Acklen plantation owner, and Harriet Tubman, abolitionist define what these unalienable rights meant to them in the 19th century, the period that created an opportunity for change and a rebirth for America.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that the american revolution was the birth of america. the declaration of independence gave the 13 colonies freedom to govern themselves and the articles of confederation were ratified in 1781.
- Explains that abraham lincoln was born february 12, 1809 in hodgenville, kentucky, to thomas and nancy hanks lincoln. he was self-educated as a lawyer and married mary todd, who he had four children with.
- Opines that abrahams lincoln's leadership style was an unshakable commitment to the rights of the individual.
- Explains that the american revolution was the birth of america. the declaration of independence gave the 13 colonies freedom to govern themselves and the articles of confederation were ratified in 1781.
- Explains that abraham lincoln was born february 12, 1809 in hodgenville, kentucky, to thomas and nancy hanks lincoln. he was self-educated as a lawyer and married mary todd, who he had four children with.
- Opines that abrahams lincoln's leadership style was an unshakable commitment to the rights of the individual.
- Explains that president lincoln was faced with the dilemma of preserving the union in a time of war. the northern states were pressuring him to free the slaves, while the south formed the confederate states.
- Explains that adelicia hayes franklin acklen cheatham was born on march 15, 1817, in nashville, tennessee. she married issac franklin, a prominent plantation owner, at the age of 22.
- Argues that while freedom for white men involved an open-ended process of personal transformation, the limits of american democracy rested on the belief that the character and abilities of non-whites and women were forever fixed by nature.
- Analyzes how adelicia acklen sympathized with the abolitionist movement and protected her wealth. her wealth gave her power in an era where women were considered man's property.
- Describes how harriet tubman became an abolitionist, humanitarian, union scout, spy, and nurse during the civil war. she escaped slavery and migrated to the northern state of philadelphia.
- Describes the harriet tubman underground railroad, which protects approximately 11,750 acres in dorchester county, maryland of march and thick woodlands.
- Explains that president lincoln, adelicia acklen and harriet tubman made an impact during their time.
- Cites foner, e., king, w. and obama on the harriet tubman undergroundrailroad monument.
- Cites rowland, t. and collins, s. (2010). frederick douglas and abraham lincoln on blackequity in the civil war.
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How the Civil War Helped to Abolish Slavery
explanatory essay
In the 1860s the civil war was raging on. One of the biggest issues of the war was slavery. For four long years the north and south fought. Both sides had many successful battles like fredresicksburk and Gettysburg. Finally in the spring of 1865, General Robert E. Lee surrendered the last major Confederate army to Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox Courthouse on April 9, 1865. Emidiantly following five years after wars congress passed the three amendments 13th, 14th, and 15th. These three amendments were intended to restructure the United States from a country that was half free to one that guaranteed blessings of liberty to the entire population, including the former slaves and their descendants. These amendments created a spark that led to a series of events that changed America in way that nothing else has.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that the civil war raging on in the 1860s was about slavery. lee surrendered the last major confederate army to ulysses s. grant in 1865.
- Explains that the 13th and 14th amendments were intended to restructure the united states from a country that was half free to one that guaranteed blessings of liberty to the entire populace.
- Explains that african americans were free and had to decide what they wanted to do. they built churches, community centers, employment agencies, and school houses. by 1869, as many as 300,000 black adults and children were acquiring basic literacy
- Explains that the civil war raging on in the 1860s was about slavery. lee surrendered the last major confederate army to ulysses s. grant in 1865.
- Explains that the 13th and 14th amendments were intended to restructure the united states from a country that was half free to one that guaranteed blessings of liberty to the entire populace.
- Explains that african americans were free and had to decide what they wanted to do. they built churches, community centers, employment agencies, and school houses. by 1869, as many as 300,000 black adults and children were acquiring basic literacy
- Explains how the ku klux klan used violence against african americans, even though everything seemed good.
- Explains that citizenship afforded black southerners the right to vote in local and federal elections, and for a few black people it provided the means to serve their country in government or in the military.
- Opines that the most important gain for southern african americans was access to education. many realities of southern black liberties did not change much.
- Explains that the civil rights act of 1875 guaranteed black patrons the right to train and use public facilities, but the supreme court ruled that decisions about who could public accommodations were governed by state or local laws.
- Explains that some southern states got around this amendment by passing restrictive measures. they enacted a poll tax, literacy tests, and "understanding" tests.
- Explains that jim crow law became a way of life in the south at the end of the 1800s. some southerners rejected the laws because it would lead to more segregation.
- Explains that in plessey vs. ferguson the supreme court upheld the jim crow laws saying that they were constitional. south carolina spent nearly 14 dollars for white students but 3 dollars on black students.
- Describes how african americans refused to accept their status as second-rate people and created black newspapers, women's clubs, fraternal organizations, schools, and political associations with the goal of securing their freedom.
- Compares washington's belief that african americans had to achieve economic independence before civil rights. du bois believed that black people must demand their rights or they would always be victim of racism.
- Narrates how ida b, wells, an african american woman, started a lifelong crusade and lynching. she wrote three pamphlets aimed at the country to show them terrors
- Explains that america was still segregated after world war ii. there were de jure and de facto laws, and jim crow laws were huge in south.
- Explains that black people started a bus boycott after rosa parks refused to give up her seat. the mia sponsored the boycott and nominated dr. martin luther king jr.
- Explains how the government started taking different sides in court cases. they passed the civil rights act of 1957 and the 1964 civil-rights bill, which banned segregation in public accommodation.
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Civil War Dbq Analysis
explanatory essay
Southern States seceded from the Union which led to the American Civil War. There are many reason but are in 3 different topics. One of the topics is economy differences such as farming, cash crops, and slavery. Also another topic is sectionalism which is about more politics and if Abraham should be president. Another topic is fighting over slavery which is the south saying they want slavery and the north saying they don't want slavery. So the southern states seceded from the Union because of economy differences, sectionalism, and the fight over slavery.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that the southern states seceded from the union due to economic differences, sectionalism, and fighting over slavery.
- Explains that the southern states seceded from the union because of economic differences. the north's economy was farming, cash crops, and slavery, while the north ran on railroad tracks and factories.
- Explains that the southern states seceded from the union because of sectionalism, which is different needs for different states/economies.
- Explains that the southern states seceded from the union due to economic differences, sectionalism, and fighting over slavery.
- Explains that the southern states seceded from the union because of economic differences. the north's economy was farming, cash crops, and slavery, while the north ran on railroad tracks and factories.
- Explains that the southern states seceded from the union because of sectionalism, which is different needs for different states/economies.
- Explains that the southern states of the united states seceded from the union because of fights over slavery.
- Explains why the southern states seceded from the union because of economic differences, sectionalism, and fights over slavery.
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Tradition and Conservatism Surviving in a New and Changing United States
analytical essay
...1980s, but some have been challenged and overruled by new ideas. Many subjects in society: public schooling, government, civil rights, and women’s rights were debated to determine if they should remain traditional or change. Often, changes in certain issues that did not prove up were reverted to the traditional way. Many of these changes affect the United States today.
In this essay, the author
- Analyzes how the supreme court ruled that it was a woman's choice or right to have an abortion in the first trimester of her pregnancy.
- Concludes that traditional values have remained present throughout the 1920s to the 1980s, but some have been challenged and overruled by new ideas. public schooling, government, civil rights, and women’s rights were debated to determine whether they should remain traditional or change.
- Explains that hist 202 u.s.: a narrative history volume 2: since 1865.
- Analyzes how the supreme court ruled that it was a woman's choice or right to have an abortion in the first trimester of her pregnancy.
- Concludes that traditional values have remained present throughout the 1920s to the 1980s, but some have been challenged and overruled by new ideas. public schooling, government, civil rights, and women’s rights were debated to determine whether they should remain traditional or change.
- Explains that hist 202 u.s.: a narrative history volume 2: since 1865.
- Describes kennedy's radio and television report to the american people.
- Analyzes how the twentieth century in the united states was a time of change and controversy.
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Reforms Introduced in the American South between 1865 and 1877
comparative essay
After the Civil War, it became evident that changes in the South had to be made. The old way had certainly not worked, and it was time for variation. Therefore, there was much political, economic, and social reforms introduced in the South between 1864 and 1877. After 1877, many of the changes stayed with the exception of Civil Rights.
In this essay, the author
- Explains the political, economic, and social reforms introduced in the american south between 1865 and 1877. after the civil war, many of the changes stayed with the exception of civil rights.
- Explains that the freedmen's bureau was created in congess in 1865 to look after freed slaves as well as refugees and abandoned land.
- Explains that the civil rights act and the fourteenth amendment gave black americans full citizenship and guaranteed them equal treatment. states were forbidden to deprive blacks of life, liberty, or property.
- Explains the political, economic, and social reforms introduced in the american south between 1865 and 1877. after the civil war, many of the changes stayed with the exception of civil rights.
- Explains that the freedmen's bureau was created in congess in 1865 to look after freed slaves as well as refugees and abandoned land.
- Explains that the civil rights act and the fourteenth amendment gave black americans full citizenship and guaranteed them equal treatment. states were forbidden to deprive blacks of life, liberty, or property.
- Explains that the south found ways to get around the fifteenth amendment. reconstruction government made many changes, such as strengthening public education and making it available to black children.
- Explains that plantations were broken up, and agricultural colleges were instituted in alabama and virginia. the south built factories, mines, steel mills and railroads.
- Explains that after the compromise of 1877, most of these plans remained the same, with the exception of the position of blacks.
- Concludes that there were many political, economic, and social reforms introduced in the south between 1865 and 1877. most of them survived the compromise.
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Reconstruction in America After the Civil War
analytical essay
America has gone through many hardships and struggles since coming together as a nation involving war and changes in the political system. Many highly regarded leaders in America have come bestowing their own ideas and foundation to provide a better life for “Americans”, but no other war or political change is more infamous than the civil war and reconstruction. Reconstruction started in 1865 and ended in 1877 and still to date one of the most debated issues in American history on whether reconstruction was a failure or success as well as a contest over the memory, meaning, and ending of the war. According to, “Major Problems in American History” David W. Blight of Yale University and Steven Hahn of the University of Pennsylvania take different stances on the meaning of reconstruction, and what caused its demise. David W. Blight argues that reconstruction was a conflict between two solely significant, but incompatible objectives that “vied” for attention both reconciliation and emancipation. On the other hand Steven Hahn argues that former slaves and confederates were willing and prepared to fight for what they believed in “reflecting a long tradition of southern violence that had previously undergirded slavery” Hahn also believes that reconstruction ended when the North grew tired of the 16 year freedom conflict. Although many people are unsure, Hahn’s arguments presents a more favorable appeal from support from his argument oppose to Blight. The inevitable end of reconstruction was the North pulling federal troops from the south allowing white rule to reign again and proving time travel exist as freed Africans in the south again had their civil, political, and economical position oppressed.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that america has gone through many hardships and struggles since coming together as a nation involving war and changes in the political system.
- Analyzes how hahn evokes the two strong different beliefs even after the war leaves a bitter taste in people’s mouth evolving to animosity towards one another, ultimately making reconcile difficult.
- Explains that lincoln's passing awoke two highly regarded republican leaders that came together to start 'radicals'. the plan was to disenfranchise white southerners, protect black civil rights, and confiscate south property and grant them to newly freed slaves.
- Explains that america has gone through many hardships and struggles since coming together as a nation involving war and changes in the political system.
- Analyzes how hahn evokes the two strong different beliefs even after the war leaves a bitter taste in people’s mouth evolving to animosity towards one another, ultimately making reconcile difficult.
- Explains that lincoln's passing awoke two highly regarded republican leaders that came together to start 'radicals'. the plan was to disenfranchise white southerners, protect black civil rights, and confiscate south property and grant them to newly freed slaves.
- Analyzes how lincoln's death opens doors for people like blight to propose powerful counter arguments about "meaning and memory" as significant factors to reconstruction.
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Diversity In California
analytical essay
The state, as did other states in the United States of America, underwent some political, economic and cultural changes that defined the lives of people in the subsequent years. The changes are described in great detail below;
In this essay, the author
- Evaluates the place of diversity in california in history with the advantages as well as challenges.
- Explains that diversity in california dates back to the 1700s when the first spanish envoys began arriving in the region. the sutter's mill gold discovery in 1848 brought together different cultures and ways of living.
- Explains that california developed during the boom of the 1920s and was similarly affected by the great depression. the state underwent political, economic and cultural changes that defined the lives of people in the subsequent years.
- Evaluates the place of diversity in california in history with the advantages as well as challenges.
- Explains that diversity in california dates back to the 1700s when the first spanish envoys began arriving in the region. the sutter's mill gold discovery in 1848 brought together different cultures and ways of living.
- Explains that california developed during the boom of the 1920s and was similarly affected by the great depression. the state underwent political, economic and cultural changes that defined the lives of people in the subsequent years.
- Explains that california was hit hard by the economic collapse of the 1930s where its economy had grown considerably in the 1920s.
- Analyzes how politics in california was marred by fear and uncertainty as each candidate promised to implement "the new deal."
- Describes the period from the 1920s economic boom to 1930s great depression where racial intolerance and protecting one's native culture became widely spread throughout california.
- Explains that california was perceived as one of the most potential states in the united states. the mid-20th century saw a rise in film industry shaping the region thus promoting the culture of california.
- Analyzes how the era during the world war ii shaped europe and america. the state of california has transformed immensely over the years.
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Radical and Reform Movements in American History
analytical essay
The course began in the year 1789, a significant year of transition for the United States. A decade or so prior, the United States was embroiled in a conflict over the inability of a foreign power to govern an overseas territories without proper representation in the foreign power’s government. This conflict, The American Revolution, may be the first significant radical movement in the history of the United States. However, the American Revolution led to unprecedented reforms in North American society. The Civil War, another significant example of a radical movement in the United States, began as a conflict over the issue of states rights. However, it quickly escalated into an issue of the legality and morality of slavery and once that was deemed amoral and illegal, the overthrow of the system that benefited from the institution the most was attacked. Consequently, the movement that responded to that overthrow sought to change the reasons for the radical overthrow. This response or rather reform manifested itself the Civil Rights Movement (1890s-1920). The relationship between radical and reform movements in American history is akin to a cause an effect factor. The radical movements of specifics cause leads to the effect that develops into a reform movement. Radicalism is the process by which change is forced. An aspect or aspects of the society or system is found flawed and action is taken to correct that flaw. The determinate factor in the success of the radical movement in contingent upon the ability of true reformers to create and enforce change. Therefore, radical and reform movements, work in conjunction with each other, as one cannot exist without the other.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that the american revolution led to unprecedented reforms in north american society, and the civil rights movement. radicalism is the process by which change is forced.
- Analyzes how the civil war transformed into a conflict over slavery, challenging the southern society's dependence on slavery. the american republic was founded upon the discourse of liberating the american colonists from the monarchy of great britain.
- Explains that reformers are remembered more favorably in history as radicals. the reform movement legitimizes the overthrow of institutions, systems, or society.
- Explains that the american revolution led to unprecedented reforms in north american society, and the civil rights movement. radicalism is the process by which change is forced.
- Analyzes how the civil war transformed into a conflict over slavery, challenging the southern society's dependence on slavery. the american republic was founded upon the discourse of liberating the american colonists from the monarchy of great britain.
- Explains that reformers are remembered more favorably in history as radicals. the reform movement legitimizes the overthrow of institutions, systems, or society.
- Explains that the american revolution resulted in the overthrow of british rule in north america. the founding fathers developed the articles of confederation and the constitutional convention of 1789.
- Analyzes how the civil war reunited the united states and transformed race relations in american society.
- Explains that the civil rights movement was the reform movement to the jim crow laws, the legal consequence of the reconstruction era, and the civil war.
- Opines that dubois' reform ideals espoused language of liberty and freedom, both facets of american society. he organized the niagara movement, which reclaimed the decade of lost debate on inequality for blacks.
- States that the constitution of the united states - official text. us archives, 2012.
- Explains that the american revolution was an extreme movement against conservative monarchical government. the idea of freedom extended to all individuals and not just the aristocratic/gentry class.
- Explains that temperance was a reform movement that wasn't the result of radical movement. the 18th amendment's illegalization led to smuggling and organized crime.
- Analyzes how the role of radical and reform movements in american history is to change specific aspects of society.
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