Cumberland Landing, Va. Group of "contrabands" at Foller's house
http://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/cwp2003000055/PP/
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
Maria Guerrero ~ Question # 3
Reconstruction was intended to give African-
Americans the chance for a new and better life. Many of
them stayed with their old masters after being freed,
while others left in search of opportunity through
education as well as land ownership.
For more information:
MLA Citation:
"Black Status: Post Civil War America." 123HelpMe.com. 25 Mar 2014
(http://www.123HelpMe.com/view.asp).
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What i read was that the African Americans were poorly treated.
ReplyDeleteWhy would they stay with their previous owners who wanted to hurt and abuse them? What lead you to this conclusion?
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