For this essay please examine and discuss the political and legal measures taken to bring freed African-American slaves and their descendants into the American social and political milieu as “free people” during the Reconstruction era. In the essay please detail political policies, institutions, key figures, dates, and efforts (including education) to this end. After your summary please critique these efforts and argue what kind of impact they had on the formation of African communities advocating for rights as US citizens in the years to come.
This short paper is at least three double-spaced pages of text (Times New Roman, font size 12) and you must consult a minimum of two academically credible sources. Bibliographies and citations will be in the Chicago Manual of Style format.The short paper must include a cover page with your name, course number and course title, instructor’s name, and date. You must also include a bibliography at the end of your paper. While composing your paper, use proper English. Do not use abbreviations, contractions, passive voice, or first/ second person (I, you, we, our, etc).
ALL WORK MUST BE ORIGINAL WORK!!!!