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-The vast majority of families, were in the Southern states. Most freed slaves - called freedmen - had no education, no money, and owned no land or farming tools. So the most immediate problem facing the president and leaders in Congress was getting food and other help to the freed slaves.
-Personally, I believe it is a toss-up. I think that though it wasn’t a total success, it was at least a step in the right direction. Granted, laws that were set up weren’t followed strictly. Still, at least laws were being created to protect African American rights. I mean, they were now formally known as citizens, and were given the right to vote. Though not a huge leap, it was a major step. If that doesn’t convince you, think of it this way. Without Reconstruction and the 14th and 15th amendments, another group may have never got the courage to fight for their rights. This group is women. Many suffrage leaders would later look at this point in African American history as a hopeful sign that they, too, might someday be recognized. So, was Reconstruction a success? Yes. It was a success with exceptions.
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