1. Reconstruction Photo Essay
Amos, Devin, Dennis

2. Main Thesis
The emergence of segregation in the post-
Reconstruction era was an unfortunate and
unconscious result of the black’s efforts to attain
the true meaning of freedom:
equality through control.

3. Sub Thesis
It was necessary for blacks to work within the
established and predominately white political
system in order to gain control and achieve
equality.

4. “National Colored Convention”
African-Americans peacefully convene, pursue equality

5. “A Political Discussion”
African-American
political opinions
remain
autonomous

6. “Franchise: And Not This Man?”
African-American
defended homeland,
seeks suffrage

7. “In The Trenches Before Wagner”
African-Americans fight to preserve U.S.A

8. “Time Works Wonders”
Integration
precursor to
moderate
politics

9. “The First Vote”
African-Americans
utilize equal-rights
in government

10. Bibliography
• Web link The National Colored Convention in Session at
Washington, D.C. 6 Feb. 1869.
harpweek.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 3 Jan. 2012.
• A Political Discussion. 20 Nov. 1869. harpweek.com. N.p., n.d.
Web. 3 Jan. 2012.
• Franchise: And Not This Man? 5 Aug. 1865. digitalhistory.uh.edu.
N,p., n.d. Web. 4 Jan.
• Time Works Wonders. 9 Apr. 1870. harpweek.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 3
Jan. 2012.
• The First Vote. 16 Nov. 1867. harpweek.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 3 Jan.
2012.
• In The Trenches Before Wagner. 29 Aug. 1863. harpweek.com.
N.p., n.d. Web. 4 Jan. 2012.