![]() ![]() But these new rights were curtailed by judicial rulings like Plessy v. The newly freed slaves rushed to take part in the political process, and even entered government in record numbers (an estimated 2,000 black men served in office during Reconstruction and Redemption). ![]() These Amendments outlawed slavery and granted African Americans citizenship and voting rights. Gates begins by discussing these gains, which included the passage of the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments. Throughout the text, Gates includes examples of Sambo art-racist depictions of black people in popular culture including postcards, advertisements, political cartoons, and other media. In between these two eras was the period known as Redemption, in which white supremacist lawmakers, writers, artists, and other cultural figures attempted to roll back the gains made by African Americans after the Civil War. presents a linear historical narrative taking place between the Reconstruction Era (1861-1873) and the Harlem Renaissance. The following version of this book was used to create this study guide: Gates, Jr., Henry. ![]()
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