History Essay: Strategies for Progress During the Reconstruction Era

Strategies for Progress During the Reconstruction Era
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Strategies for Progress During the Reconstruction Era
The Reconstruction Era was a transition period in American when former slaves sought to discover their position in society as free men. Unfortunately, racism during the period negatively affected the ability of African Americans to prosper. During my readings, I learned that there were different approaches that various African American leaders proposed as a solution to racism to allow the former slaves to thrive.
For instance, Booker T. Washington advocated for African Americans to earn the respect of white people instead of agitating for political and social change. In this regard, Washington argued that working hard and education, mainly vocational training are the main individual aspects that Black people should cultivate in order to earn the r...