Picture from EOTO in Class
The topic of EOTO was positive and negative events and actions during the reconstruction era. The class was divided into groups again where one group researched the positive events, while the other showed the negative events that happened. It helped the class as a whole, and especially myself, in better understanding what occurred during this era.
https://www.history.com/topics/american-civil-war/reconstruction
One of the biggest positives of the reconstruction era was the passing of the 13th amendment. This amendment freed 100,000 enslaved people in the US from Kentucky to Delaware. The 14th amendment was also passed giving equal protection, due process, and fair privileges or immunities. During this time, the government forced the removal and re-election of all confederate officials in the hope of ending discrimination and hate towards one race. The 15th amendment was passed shortly after that, which guaranteed African American men the right to vote and the ability to run for political office .
https://constitutioncenter.org/interactive-constitution/amendment/amendment-xiii
Although such amazing innovations occurred in this era, there were also a lot of cons. The first one our group talked about was the Minstrel shows. During this time period, there would be racist shows for comedically entertainment. They would include characters such as Jim Crow, and Bruder Tambo. Performers would use black face as a way to demean African Americans. Lynching also sadly occurred, where white people would kill African Americans through mob action without legal approval. As one can see, there was a lot of discrimination towards people of color. One way this was really seen was through black codes. These were codes made to have control over the freed slaves. This was also the era where the KKK was formed. This was a hate group towards many races, religions, and political groups. They carried out hate crimes, and protested for what they believed in.
https://www.history.com/topics/american-civil-war/reconstruction
All in all, there was a lot of positive changes during these time periods; however, there were many issues that needed to be resolved before America would be a discrimination free nation.
https://www.history.com/topics/american-civil-war/reconstruction
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