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are we referring to Africans?. Well Africans did not come into the USA willingly they were forced to come, their identity completely changed.
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Who was the black leader who wanted full civil rights for former slaves?
who was a black leader who wanted full civil rights for former slaves
How did the 14th amendment encourage states to give former slaves the right?
It gave full citizenship to all people born in the Unites States. Because most African Americans were American born, they became full citizens. The amendment also required every state to grant its citizens "equal protection of the laws."
What gave African American full citizenship?
The Emancipation Proclamation freed all slaves, but since US was separated at the time it was not recognized by southerners. Therefore few slaves were actually freed. After the Civil War however, the 13th amendment was issued and that is what gave them citizenship.
How did the slaves make out after they were set free by mr Lincoln?
Often not very well. It was actually the Thirteenth Amendment which freed the slaves, not the Emancipation Proclaimation. Unfortunately, when Rutherford B. Hayes began President, he had to do some wheeling and dealing with the House of Representatives (he actually lost the popular vote) and part of the deal was to undo Reconstruction, the program than was supposed to advance the former slaves to full citizenship.
What is the difference between dual and double citizenship?
Dual citizenship means full citizenship of one country and partial citizenship of the other country whereas double citizenship means full citizenship of both the countries.
Why do you refer to your divorced partner as your ex?
When used that way it is a shortening of the full term of exwife or exhusband. The prefix ex is used to indicate a former status. It is also used to indicate any former status such as expresident or exgolfer.There are variations in spelling such as ex-husband and ex husband.
When did the 14th Amendment give blacks full US citizenship?
It was the 14th Amendment that gave African Americans full citizenship
What are five aspects and motivation behind the congressional reconstruction plan?
First of all, Republicans wanted revenge. 1. Military districts were set up in the former Confederate States. 2. Full compliance with the Emancipation Proclamation was mandated. 3. Full compliance with the Fourteen Amendment was required for the resumption of citizenship. Next, they wanted the freed slaves to be protected against retaliation. 4. The Freedman's Bureau was established to provide education, healthcare, and legal assistance. The Republicans wanted to remain in power in both the North, as well as the South. 5. The Fifteenth Amendment was passed, granting suffrage to former slaves, who repaid them by voting Republican.
What was formed to help former slaves adjust to their new lives and to protect their civil rights?
The Freedmen's Bureau Full Name: The Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands
What is the act of giving full citizenship to a person in a foreign country is known as what?
The act of giving full citizenship to a person in a foreign country is known as naturalization.
Did Romans extend citizenship to conqueror people?
Yes, many times they did extend citizenship to conquered peoples. This could have been either of several classes of citizenship, not necessarily full citizenship.
Why were many women opposed to the fourteenth and fifteenth amendments?
the women's rights movement split over whether to support it as a means of finishing the job of establishing full citizenship for the freed slaves and other African Americans
