Describe at least two challenges freedmen faced immediately after the Civil War. Explain the role of the Freedmen’s Bureau and if you believe it was successful or not.
Make it short and simple like an 8th grader wrote it
After the Civil War, freedmen, or formerly enslaved African Americans, faced two major challenges. Firstly, they struggled to find work and secure housing as many white Southerners resisted their newfound freedom and rights. Secondly, freedmen faced violence and discrimination from white supremacist groups, making it difficult to enjoy the rights promised by the Emancipation Proclamation and Reconstruction Acts. The Freedmen's Bureau was created to assist freedmen by providing them with education, healthcare, and legal aid. While it had some successes in establishing schools and hospitals, the Freedmen's Bureau faced limited resources and opposition from white Southerners. Overall, it can be said that the bureau partially succeeded in aiding freedmen, but faced significant challenges in fully achieving its mission.
