HIST 173 Lecture Notes - Lecture 17: Disfranchisement, Sharecropping, Literacy Test
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Race relations, immigration, and the triumph of white supremacy. After reconstruction, african- americans suffered from racial oppression. In the south, those people were restricted of civil rights. By the early 1900s, a majority of white born americans were eager to restrict immigration to the us. Most immigrants were able to come to be seen by. Military rule over south and disfranchisement of ex-confederates. Establishment of new gop- controlled governments in southern states. Failure to enact land reform was significant. Ratification of the 13,14,15 amendments became the conditions to the union. In many states during reconstruction in the south, many african americans in many states gained political power. Republican leaders saw african american voters as important elements. Republican leaders were eager to see they vote because they support the republican. Republicans and congress refused to do land reform program. Led by white elite, but supported by most poor and middle-class whites.
