The Reconstruction Era and African American Political Participation

During the ______ Era, religion played a key role in the social and political efforts of African Americans.

Independent Black churches, mainly ______ and ______, were pivotal for leadership and organizing communities.

______ became the first African American to serve in the U.S. Senate during this period.

Reconstruction Era: Key institutions for African American education

Challenges in establishing Southern public schools post-Civil War

Impact of Reconstruction Era education on African American literacy

To modernize the post-war economy, investments were made in ______ and a fairer ______ system was implemented.

The economy before the war was marked by ______ taxes and ______ property values, leading to low ______ revenues.

Reconstruction efforts included ______ taxes, especially on ______ plantations, to support public services and possibly ______ land.

The new tax policies were met with ______ from landowners, causing ______ and ______ over land ownership and taxes.

Role of White supremacist groups post-Reconstruction