What did Americans (Northern and Southern, black and white) think of the government during Reconstruction – military occupation of the South, civil rights laws, and the president’s plans?
The southern black people felt gloomy about government in November 29 1865. Because Former slaves saw no prospect for permanent homes. Samuel Childress said that the government should help former slaves.Samuel had felt cheated out his property . I Found it a bleak future for freedom
Cumberland Landing, Va. Group of "contrabands" at Foller's house
http://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/cwp2003000055/PP/
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