Reconstruction Challenges
Louisiana's new constitution of 1864 bans slavery but enforces black codes, maintaining a two-tiered citizenship system. With the Reconstruction Acts of 1867, the state must ratify the 14th Amendment and hold a new constitutional convention, resulting in a significant shift where black men gain the right to vote while unrepentant ex-confederates are barred from political participation. This pivotal moment opens the door for black representation in government, challenging the remnants of segregation and inequality.In this clip
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76: Reconstruction (Part 4): The Battle of Liberty Place and the Mississippi Plan
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