The Civil Rights Movement is not directly related to former slaves, as it focused on fighting discrimination and segregation against African Americans in the mid-20th century, whereas former slaves were primarily freed after the Civil War in the late 19th century.
Many former slaves migrated to cities in search of economic opportunities, freedom from rural oppression, and access to education and social services. The end of slavery, the promise of employment in urban industries, and the hope for a better life drew many former slaves to urban centers where they could build new lives for themselves and their families.
Sharecropping trapped many former slaves in a cycle of debt and poverty because they were often unable to earn enough from their crops to pay their landowner. This system limited their economic independence and perpetuated a dependent relationship with the dominant land-owning class. Additionally, sharecropping often exposed former slaves to continued exploitation and harsh working conditions.
Many former slaves migrated to cities seeking economic opportunities, better living conditions, and the chance to escape discrimination and violence in rural areas. Cities provided access to jobs, education, and social services that were not readily available in rural areas.
Former slaves improved their lives by seeking education and job opportunities, forming communities and support networks, and advocating for civil rights and equality. Many also acquired property and started businesses to achieve economic independence and social advancement.
It sounds like you are referring to St. Elmo Brady. He was the first African American to receive a Ph.D. in chemistry in the United States. Born to former slaves in 1884, Brady went on to have a successful career as a researcher and educator in the field of chemistry.
The Freedman's Bureau was created to aid former slaves in their new freedom. The Bureau attempted to offer education opportunities as one method to integrate former slaves and even Blacks who were not slaves in US society.
former slaves envision freedom from few former slaves were able to own land
To educate former slaves.
Many former slaves decided to settle in the North in order to be free. There were lots of job opportunities in the North for former slaves.
former slaves
Because it related to those states where Lincoln had no authority. Southern slaves were only freed when Northern troops directly robbed their owners of their property, which included slaves.
To provide food,clothing,and medical to former slaves
The creation of the first independent republic in the Americas populated primarily by former slaves.
Former slaves were called freedmen. In Latin: libertus (pl. liberti)
yes educion did help former slaves during reconstruction
Moses
He NEVER had slaves.