Reconstruction Photo Essay

Amos, Devin, Dennis

Main Thesis

The emergence of segregation in the post-Reconstruction era was an unfortunate and

unconscious result of the black’s efforts to attain the true meaning of freedom:

equality through control.

Sub Thesis

It was necessary for blacks to work within the established and predominately white political system in order to gain control and achieve

equality.

“National Colored Convention”

African-Americans peacefully convene, pursue equality

“A Political Discussion”

African-American political opinions remain autonomous

“Franchise: And Not This Man?”

African-American defended homeland, seeks suffrage

“In The Trenches Before Wagner”

African-Americans fight to preserve U.S.A

“Time Works Wonders”

Integration precursor to moderate politics

“The First Vote”

African-Americans utilize equal-rights in government

Bibliography

• Web link The National Colored Convention in Session at Washington, D.C. 6 Feb. 1869.harpweek.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 3 Jan. 2012.

• A Political Discussion. 20 Nov. 1869. harpweek.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 3 Jan. 2012.

• Franchise: And Not This Man? 5 Aug. 1865. digitalhistory.uh.edu. N,p., n.d. Web. 4 Jan.

• Time Works Wonders. 9 Apr. 1870. harpweek.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 3 Jan. 2012.

• The First Vote. 16 Nov. 1867. harpweek.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 3 Jan. 2012.

• In The Trenches Before Wagner. 29 Aug. 1863. harpweek.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 4 Jan. 2012.