How did the freed people try to take control of their fate during ...

[mrsjacobs44]

Question 1

The most publicized example of a failed system of democracy was
 
  a. Vietnam.
  b. the Philippines.
  c. Indonesia.
  d. Malaysia.
  e. Thailand.

Question 2

How did the freed people try to take control of their fate during Reconstruction?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

[diana chang]

Answer 1

c

Answer 2

Students should understand that blacks in South were very much on their own following the Civil War. Better students will also note that the financial burden of the war made it difficult for the federal government to provide much support to the freed people. Of course, students should consider the Freedman's Bureau and its efforts to assist former slaves, but they should also be mindful of the limitations on the bureau. Better students should make a close examination of the efforts within the black communities to improve their conditions, including churches and schools. Some students may also wish to address the political gains of African Americans during Black Reconstruction. But a good essay will also note that all of these successes were only possible as long as federal troops protected their civil rights.

[mrsjacobs44]

Both answers were spot on, thank you once again

[diana chang]

Great! Please up vote