Final Paper
Shana M. Adams
HIS204: American History since 1865 (BUH1127A)
The Progression of African American History: From 1865 to Present
Instructor Jonathan Sharpe
July 28, 2011
The Progression of African American History: From 1865 to Present
Throughout the 18 and 19 hundreds, the relationships between blacks and whites were, and in many cases, still today remain intense, primarily because it seems for most African Americans, the rules, although not commonly revealed, have never really changed financially, socially, culturally or politically. The historical progression of the African American population was accompanied by the struggle for equal opportunities and civil rights for the minority race. The historical concepts and issues of African Americans are interrelated and bridged through time; from 1865 to present day, life has changed greatly and incessantly for Blacks.
During the nineteenth century, radical change occurred throughout the political and legal rank of African Americans. Blacks were freed from the slavery they had endured for years, and were finally able to enjoy life. Despite the developments and changes, many fiscal and visual (how they were perceived) characteristics of African Americans at the end of the nineteenth century did not differ from that of the mid-1800s. Unit I, life for African Americans during 1865 to 1876, was a lot better than the previous years before. A lot of things started happening for the African American people, in their favor, but still didn’t make everything easier for them right away. They still struggled to find their place and to fit in with society. Even though slaves were free to be citizens of the United States, they still struggled for the same rights they were trying for in the first place.
The period of 1865-1876 proved to be a time of change that offered limited possibilities disturbed by the “mental illness” of racism that often caused pain and despair. Depending on ones perspective, perhaps the
HIS204: American History since 1865 (BUH1127A)
The Progression of African American History: From 1865 to Present
Instructor Jonathan Sharpe
July 28, 2011
The Progression of African American History: From 1865 to Present
Throughout the 18 and 19 hundreds, the relationships between blacks and whites were, and in many cases, still today remain intense, primarily because it seems for most African Americans, the rules, although not commonly revealed, have never really changed financially, socially, culturally or politically. The historical progression of the African American population was accompanied by the struggle for equal opportunities and civil rights for the minority race. The historical concepts and issues of African Americans are interrelated and bridged through time; from 1865 to present day, life has changed greatly and incessantly for Blacks.
During the nineteenth century, radical change occurred throughout the political and legal rank of African Americans. Blacks were freed from the slavery they had endured for years, and were finally able to enjoy life. Despite the developments and changes, many fiscal and visual (how they were perceived) characteristics of African Americans at the end of the nineteenth century did not differ from that of the mid-1800s. Unit I, life for African Americans during 1865 to 1876, was a lot better than the previous years before. A lot of things started happening for the African American people, in their favor, but still didn’t make everything easier for them right away. They still struggled to find their place and to fit in with society. Even though slaves were free to be citizens of the United States, they still struggled for the same rights they were trying for in the first place.
The period of 1865-1876 proved to be a time of change that offered limited possibilities disturbed by the “mental illness” of racism that often caused pain and despair. Depending on ones perspective, perhaps the
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