Week 2 reflection: History of Reconstruction and the Rise of Jim Crow

After the war, all-white Southern legislatures passed a law that didn’t allow blacks the right to buying or renting land. They tried to force former slaves to work on plantations. This led The Republicans to gain control of Reconstruction from President Andrew Johnson. That denied  representatives from the former Confederate states their seats. Then they passed the Civil Rights Act of 1866. Also the draft of the 14th Amendment which extended citizenship rights to African Americans and guaranteeing equal protection of the laws. In 1870, the 15th Amendment gave voting rights to black men. former slaves joined with white Republicans to govern the South. The freedmen, in alliance with the northerners and southern white Republicans which were called scalawags, gained power for a short period of time in every Confederate state except Virginia. There was over 600 African Americans served as legislators in Reconstruction governments. Southern Republicans wanted to advance the South by building railroads and providing free education and other social services. The Reconstruction governments made up democratic state constitutions which expanded women's rights. They also provided debt relief, and created the South's first state-funded schools. The failure of reconstruction had long-term negative consequences. Racism became more deeply embedded in American society. It got so bad that The South's economy became  entirely dependent on a single crop, cotton without that they wouldn’t have nothing. also an increasing number of People from the south were reduced to tenant farming. One-off the political party, the Democratic Party, monopolized political power. The Violence was so bad that it kept immigrants from even going to the region. In most of the South, the end of the war was followed by a lot  of white rage. White mobs whipped, clubbed, and murdered ex-slaves. When that happen the vast majority of former slaves stayed away from seeking vengeance against their former masters. Instead they tired to achieve social and independence by forming separate lodges, newspapers, and political organizations.The roots of half a century of southern poverty had been planted. Before the Reconstruction happen there were no statewide tax supported education systems in the South, except in Tennessee. Freedmen's academies set up by educators from the north to educate former slaves provided the outline for state education systems.the first institutions  for blacks were established in the South. A few black colleges that were founded during the Reconstruction included Fisk University in Nashville in 1866, Howard University in Washington in 1867, and Virginia's Hampton Institute in 1868. former slaves invested their savings in the Freedmen's Savings and Trust Company. The trust company and savings  had been chartered by the Federal government to teach the value of thrift. It later failed after the financial panic of 1873, and the federal government did nothing to help them get out of it.they let them struggle. Somehow they seemed to make it through spite everything they’ve been through.a lot of great things came out of this and lot of and things. It’s was all worth it even though I wish it didn’t have to go that way but without them fighting , I wouldn’t be living how I’m living today.
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Introduction to Justin Steele

Hi my name is Justin I’m a freshman and so far I’m really liking the school. I play football and run track. Being able to play 2 sports in college is a blessing. I thank God everyday for the abilities he’s given me. Without him I don’t know where I would be. Always Take full advantage of your opportunities never take it for granted because you never know when it’ll be over.  My goal is to be the best 2 sport athlete to touch this earth . To go pro in both sports. Many would say it’s far fetched but I’m not like others. Just because you can’t do it don’t mean I can’t . I don’t have limitations . With that being said I hope the things I do give me a platform to motivate others to let them know anything is possible. Also just to lead people In the right direction. I just want  the people that look up to me in anyway to know never let someone tell you what you can and can’t do. If it’s something you want just grind and go for it never quit just keep pushing because you never know when it’s your time. You have to stay ready so you won’t have to get ready. One of the people I look up to is missed hussle the things he did for his community the business he owned and just the man he was really inspired me and I tend to watch his videos and learn from him. He’s one of the reason I want to create my own business so my major is business with a minor in entrepreneurial. That way I’ll be set to get my business of the ground and make it thrive. Some hobbies I have is basketball, video games, watching YouTube, and wwe. I’ve always liked basketball even though it wasn’t on a organized team. It’s just fun and something that helps me stay in shape.i also play video games such as fortnite, Madden, 2k and others. I play games to get my mind off of things and to occupy free time. I watch YouTube to get good laughs and watch many different things that interest me. Then when it comes to WWE I’ve been watching It since a kid and always loved it. My favorite wrestler is Sasha banks, and edge. It’s so entertaining even though I know it’s not real it still grabs my attention. A little bit about myself is I’m from Georgia . I’m the youngest of 4 I have 3 brothers 1 sister.  I’m Irish and  favorite colors is blue, green and red . A few of my favorite rappers are J.Cole, gunna, meek mil, rod wave and a few more.  I really like 90s music I listen to it more than my own. Something else about me is I love wings I can eat that everyday.  Also I just love to be around my friends just chilling having good talk and having fun.

Just vibe

Just vibe .