freedpersons
Freedpersons, also known as freedmen, were African Americans who were enslaved prior to the American Civil War and were freed during or after the war. The term is most commonly associated with the period following the Emancipation Proclamation of 1863, which declared slaves in Confederate-held territory to be free, and the ratification of the Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution in 1865, which abolished slavery nationwide.
The freedmen faced significant challenges upon their liberation. They were often left without land, homes, or
The Reconstruction era brought about significant changes for freedmen. They gained the right to vote, although
The legacy of the freedmen continues to influence American society today. Their struggle for freedom and equality