Experiences of black americans during the civil war 1861-65 Flashcards
(10 cards)
Jobs in the North
Black Workers could get jobs but not equal pay
Jobs in the South
Most black Americans were enslaved
Housing in the north
Most black Americans lived in poorer areas of cities with high rents. Some had better living conditions
Housing in the South
Plantation housing was small and cramped, diseases spread easily and there was no medical care
Education in the north
Most schools were segregated but black children had access to basic education
There were a few universities for black people
Education in the South
In most Southern states it was illegal for black americans to learn to read or write
Ending of slavery 1861-62- positive changes
Land in the sea islands was given to formerly enslaved people from the south
Missionaries came to teach formerly enslaved how to read and write
Ending of slavery 1861-62- Limits
Union refused to commit to the ending of slavery throughout the whole usa
Lots of opposition to having black regiments
Ending of slavery 1863-65; Positive changes
1 January 1863- Emancipation proclaimation Freed all enslaved people in the confederate states
Formerly enslaved people took on jobs and joined the army
Ending of slavery 1863-65 limits
- Some enslaved people continued to work on cotton plantations
Black soldiers were given the worst jobs
Emancipation proclamation would not be a full constitutional amendment until after the war was over
