What steps did the united states government take to ensure the rights of freedmen? Use examples and details

Answer 1

You should find information here:

http://socialstudies.wetpaint.com/page/Reconstruction+%281865-1877%29

http://dig.lib.niu.edu/gildedage/narr1.html

http://www.colorado.edu/AmStudies/lewis/2010/failure.htm