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The African-American Experience of the Civil War (1861-1865))
In 1861, Black Americans has Some Extremely Limited Rights in the North, and None At All in the South
Jobs
In the North
Black workers could get jobs; however, they often did not get equal pay. Black workers could not be in charge of white workers. A few Black Americans got professional jobs (for example, lawyers and doctors).
In the South
Most Black Americans were slaves. They could not get jobs or earn money. A few free-Black Americans could get work, but this was rare.
Housing
In the North
Most Black Americans lived in poorer areas of cities with high rents. A handful of professional Black Americans had better living conditions.
In the South
Plantation housing was small and cramped. Diseases spread easily and medical care was non-existent.
Education
In the North
Most schools were segregated (separate for black and white students) but black students had access to basic education. There were a few universities for black students but they struggled to get jobs afterwards.
In the South
In most Southern states it was illegal for Black Americans to learn to read or write.
Society
In the North
Public places were usually segregated and there was a lot of racism against Black people, especially from working-class whites.
In the South
Enslaved people were treated as property not people. They could not use any public facilities without permission. They suffered violence.
The Two Sides in the American Civil War were the North (Union) and the South (Confederacy)
North (Union States)
Led by President Lincoln.
23 states including California, Connecticut, Iowa, Ohio, Oregon, New York, Pennsylvania.
Capital was Washington DC.
South (Confederacy)
Led by Jefferson Davis, President of Confederate States 1861-65.
11 states including Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Tennessee, Louisiana, Texas.
The capital was Montgomery, Alabama and then Richmond, Virginia.