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You should rephrase the period of limitation to after reconstruction.
During the Reconstruction, southern white conservatives fought to restore and maintain and continue a White Man's Civilization that monopolized the social and political and economic levers. This control was enforced by Jim Crow laws and quasi-judicial approval of supposed vigilante violence.
The Black Codes established by South Carolina and Mississippi after the Civil War and during Reconstruction.
They essentially indicated Freedmen were not slaves, but put work requirements on the ex-slaves enforced through vagrancy laws.
For orphaned or destitute young ex-slaves ... An apprenticeship was required.
They could be punished, and recaptured if they escaped, but were paid for their services and provided with an education and a marketable skill.
This was required until the age of 21 for men ... And 18 for women.
Blacks were not allowed to testify as witnesses in court unless the matter was of color (plaintiff or defendant) in regards to the property or person in question.
Criminal punishment for Freedmen was far more severe than for white offenders ... And included practices like "hiring out" where a labor contract was the punishment for a minor crime.
Blacks could not own firearms ... Nor make, distribute or sell liquor.
They were required to post a "good behavior" bond when entering a state or county where they did not reside.
They could not sell farm equipment or household goods without written permission from a white man.
If they held any other occupation that farmer or servant ... They had to receive an annual license from a judge to hold that occupation.
The Jim Crow Laws and Era did not occur until after Reconstruction ... But the Black Codes were passed in 1865.
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So its history, a sad state of affairs, so when are you going to recognize the lessons learned and move into the present?
Hi folks, I'm currently researching for a college assignment and would appreciate any input on the following...
How and why did southern whites seek to limit African-American civil rights and liberties in the Reconstruction era?
thanks
You should rephrase the period of limitation to after reconstruction.
During the Reconstruction, southern white conservatives fought to restore and maintain and continue a White Man's Civilization that monopolized the social and political and economic levers. This control was enforced by Jim Crow laws and quasi-judicial approval of supposed vigilante violence.
Thanks, Jake.
Unfortunately, it's wasn't up to me when the period of limitation begins or ends.
The exact essay title, as shown above, was given by the lecturer.
Nice work, BS.
I had already considered 'the Black Codes' to be one of my main points.
Other points I'm considering are:
The rise of the KKK and the subsequent intimidation of blacks from exercising their voting rights.
Andrew Johnson, who was a southern white in the white house, and his less than progressive attitude towards blacks and black civil rights during the 'presidential reconstruction' period.
Must read more.
Currently reading Foner's 'A Brief history of Reconstruction'.