September 29, 2016
Cesar Zavala
It’s good to know that the government of the Unites States after the Civil War did not just leave the newly freed men to their own demise. The Freedman’s Bureau was the first step by the government to repay former slaves for the injustice they experienced. Although there were many who were opposed to teaching former slaves, the newly freed men and women did not let that stop them from educating themselves and starting their new lives.
10/02/2017
12:19 pm
Christopher Repka
I had never read about the beginning of the Freedman’s Bureau, and as a prospective educator, this article was especially interesting to me. While this article was informative, well written, and captivating, I was left wondering who in particular were the political proponents and opponents of the Freedman’s Bureau at the time it was passed through Congress. Furthermore, I was left wondering in particular who might have been some of the early students provided education through the Freedman’s Bureau, and did they become scholars or politicians? Did any of the early students become teachers? Of course, I know you cannot cover everything! The point is that your article sparked my interest in the subject. Thank you for the interesting article.
03/03/2017
12:19 pm
Tyler Sleeter
I had never heard of the Freedman’s Bureau before reading this very informative article. I was surprised to see that the goal was to educate all southerner’s regardless of skin color. That type of thinking for the south at the period right after the Civil War seems much too forward thinking and I am not surprised at all to see their mission was not accomplished. I think that it is interesting that the first integrated school was in New Orleans even though the white parents refused to send their children there. The Freedman’s Bureau seems like a great organization with an amazing goal that came too soon to be successful, but at least they tried to change the social norms for the south.
03/03/2017
12:19 pm
Alyssa Vela
This was a really interesting article! I started reading with no initial knowledge of the Freedman’s Bureau, but after reading it I am now able to say that I am walking away with some interesting information on it! One thing that stood out to me the most was how they strived for integration, and slaves to attend. Overall, this was an amazing article! Thank you for putting so much effort into your research, it really showed in the article just how much work was put into it. I look forward to reading more of your work.
15/03/2017
12:19 pm
Erin Vento
I did have prior knowledge of the Freedmen’s Bureau before reading this article, and I liked how you went into detail about who the Bureau was set up to help and all reasons why (to educate and also because of the land issue after the Civil War). It’s amazing to think of all the people the Bureau helped during the Reconstruction and its impact on the future; great article!
17/08/2017
12:19 pm
Aaiyanna Johnson
It is truly amazing of how a great initiative can be morphed into something totally different. I enjoyed learning about this association. I loved how their purpose stayed the same, and their devotion was unwavering to help those whom needed it. Even though it was overtaken by those whom opposed their beliefs, they still granted others the education they very much needed.
15/09/2017
12:19 pm
Tyler Thompson
The Freedman’s Bureau was a stepping stool for America. It was a amazing idea, and it was obvious that they cared about former slaves receiving the essential items for a successful life. Especially a life that doesn’t require them to work for their former owners. Although white southerners were hesitant about it, they still provided them with education, but made it more segregated.
16/03/2018
12:19 pm
Anna Guaderrama
Okay, so if I am being completely honest here I vaguely remembered what the Freedman’s Bureau was/did. However, after reading this article I feel very refreshed on the topic. Personally, I felt like this article was very well written and did an amazing job at explaining it. Although the bureau had it’s problems that it faced, it’s inspirational to see how they persevered through all odds and fought for what they believed in.
21/03/2018
12:19 pm
Kimberly Simmons
The Freedmen’s Bureau lent a helping hand to those in need, but besides that, they brewed greatness behind closed doors. I have done much research on the Freedmen’s Bureau and have learned about it extensively in the past. I enjoy reading new information on it and seeing others’ viewpoints. The author did a nice job of laying out exactly what it was and how it truly benefited freed slaves.
03/04/2018
12:19 pm
Maalik Stansbury
Education was highly valued. That’s pretty interesting, since the amount of money to this day goes towards it. Including the amount of staff and students there was provided in the article. I just think that’s amazing. I also like how well-described this article is and intuitive. Great job on the article.
07/12/2016
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