They wanted land to make money to survive; they wanted to vote so that they could have control over their lives, as well as the same freedoms as everyone else.
Voting and owning land were crucial for newly freed slaves as they represented autonomy, empowerment, and a stake in the political and economic systems of the United States. Voting allowed them to influence laws and policies that affected their lives, while land ownership provided a means of economic independence and security. Both rights were essential for establishing their identity as full citizens and for combating the systemic inequalities they faced. Ultimately, these rights were foundational in their pursuit of equality and social justice.
They made literacy tests an easy way to prevent freed slaves from voting.
They couldnt read properly
They threaten they would kill them.
they lost seats in congress, from luis ocs
They made literacy tests an easy way to prevent freed slaves from voting.
they made the poll tax law, literacy lawand the grandfather clause to prevent MOST freed black men from voting
they used violence to prevent freed people from voting
they used violence to prevent freed people from voting
gain voting right for the newly freed slaves
By voting & holding office Blacks helped rewrite Southern state constitutions and other basic laws to replace the black codes.
they made the poll tax law, literacy lawand the grandfather clause to prevent MOST freed black men from voting