The Reconstruction Era in US History

What was the purpose of implementing Black Codes?

• To promote equality among all races

• To restrict the freedom and rights of African Americans

• To provide economic opportunities for African Americans

• To encourage political participation of African Americans

How did sharecropping impact farmers?

• Provided financial stability

• Led to cycles of debt and poverty

• Increased agricultural productivity

• Encouraged social mobility

How did the Reconstruction Acts of 1867 impact the protection of freedmen's rights in Southern states?

What was the main goal of the Reconstruction era in US history?

• To maintain the status quo of the pre-Civil War era

• To rebuild the nation and address social and political changes post-Civil War

• To establish a new system of government with different principles

• To expand the territory of the United States

The Reconstruction Era was marked by efforts to rebuild the nation, address slavery's legacy, and redefine federal-state relationships. What was a key focus during this time?