Reconstruction Era Land Ownership

Multiple Choice

What was the relationship like between the freedmen and white landowners after they had received land?

• The White landowners were on good terms with the freedmen, and they shared between each other if they ever needed anything.

• The freedmen became very successful and started to retaliate against the white landowners putting some to work for them.

• White landowners disliked the freedmen and neither group ever talked to nor interacted with one another.

• White landowners forced freedmen into sharecropping and made supplies more expensive which sent freedmen into poverty.

Poll

Which answer do you think is the biggest reason why descendants of African American landowners feel the need to keep their ancestor's property instead of selling it to developers?

• They don't feel they need to keep it. They just haven't sold the property yet.

• Their grandchildren and any future generations wouldn't have a place to build a family on.

• The property is historical to American's Reconstruction Era and should be preserved for hundreds of years.

• They want to keep honor to their family ancestors who tried to re-shape America's standards and have it as a standing reminder of their determination.

Word Cloud

Describe in 1 to 2 words; How did the Special Order 15 play a role in the integration of African Americans into the American society and/ or economy?