Reconstruction: The Laws of the Land
Civics 101
00:00
The Reconstruction Amendments: Promise and Challenge
This chapter explores the historical complexities surrounding the Emancipation Proclamation and the Reconstruction Amendments, stressing the significant role of Black elected officials in their passage. It examines the limitations of these amendments in providing actual civil rights to African Americans, juxtaposed with the waning support for their enforcement from northern constituents. Additionally, the chapter highlights the impact of Supreme Court interpretations on the real-world applications of the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments.
Transcript
Play full episode
