The Post-Civil War
During the Reconstruction Era (1865-1877),the Southern states created many laws and policies of their own.These included Black Codes that either tried to minimize new “post-Civil War” federal laws and policies or were in retaliation to them.The 13th amendment–and the celebration ofJuneteenthetc (realized in 1865; first celebrated by African Americans in 1866)–these were very real. No longercoulda personbe bought and sold; no longer couldamemberof that person’s family beboughtand sold. Huge stepforward. But—it was still a long way from full, equal rightsand liberties.All of these restrictions were horrible, painful, and offensive. Just reading about them can help one better connect with the painful issues raised in recent days in demonstrations across the country.Select one of the following restrictions from these codes (p. 294-5 in your textbook).Discuss how that particular restriction would pose practical problems and seriously compromise a persons newly won freedom.Restrictions or prohibitions on votingRestrictions such as those on job,land purchase,and mobilityInability to serve on juries or accuse a white person in courtThen,in a full paragraph or two:Discuss the immediate and long-term consequences from your chosen restriction.Identify any lessons we can learn today from this restriction and its impact.Identify the source(s)where you read about the restriction. Be sure to use chapter 16 of the textbook and cite the relevant pages.
