Hi Kolby,
The Reconstruction Era was an attempt at having more equality and inclusivity. It ultimately caused a lot of backlash and resistance by white supremacist groups and the black codes. Due to racism and an unwillingness for certain people in the country to change their ways. Your quote, " While Reconstruction sought to redefine freedom as equality and civil rights, the Redemption Era redefined freedom for African Americans as exclusion and subjugation. This retreat marked the beginning of systemic segregation, demonstrating how the promise of Reconstruction was undone by violent resistance and legal barriers. " Is a great way to describe that period of time.
The Reconstruction Era was an attempt at having more equality and inclusivity. It ultimately caused a lot of backlash and resistance by white supremacist groups and the black codes. Due to racism and an unwillingness for certain people in the country to change their ways. Your quote, " While Reconstruction sought to redefine freedom as equality and civil rights, the Redemption Era redefined freedom for African Americans as exclusion and subjugation. This retreat marked the beginning of systemic segregation, demonstrating how the promise of Reconstruction was undone by violent resistance and legal barriers. " Is a great way to describe that period of time.