Supporting Freed People Through the Freedman’s Bureau
One of the most vital aims of Reconstruction was to support the freed people and unite the South and North. Thus, as a president, I would support the idea of the Freedman’s Bureau. Although this structure did not exist for long, it gave many enslaved people necessities (Semmes). I am more rational about advancing the period of existence of this body.
Moreover, more sponsoring could have been implemented to ensure a minimum education. As far as the creation of the Bureau was the Congress’s idea, there would be no objections (Semmes). Instead, there could have been problems with the future financing of such a structure. However, given that the North chose to compromise with the South, it can be assumed that such changes could be made as part of Reconstruction. In exchange for Democrats’ support for their candidacy for the presidency, the Republicans agreed to withdraw federal troops from the southern states (Semmes).
Challenges in Funding and Political Compromises During Reconstruction
The main problem of conflict and clashes after the Civil War was the lack of resources to maintain even a minimum standard of living for formerly enslaved people. Black people, thrown out into the street, having no means of subsistence, began to commit theft and robbery. This, in turn, became the reason for creating various associations of the white population to fight against the blacks. Thus, it was precisely the creation of places where they would be provided with opportunities for work and education that were seriously lacking.
Social Obstacles and the Need for Equality in Post-Civil War Society
The main problem was that society at that time needed to be ripe to accept the concept of equality. That is why the liberated did not begin to live better but worse. Therefore, in conclusion, the President’s decision to create an organization that supports the liberated people could set a positive example. Despite possible impeachment, such an action could help blacks live better lives. More importantly, such an organization could make white people understand the importance of liberated people and indicate the need to help them.
Work Cited
Semmes, Ryan. Exporting Reconstruction: Civilization, Citizenship, And Republicanism During the Grant Administration, 1869-1877. 2020. PhD dissertation. Mississippi State University: Theses and Dissertations.