Introduction Even before the American Civil War ended and the Thirteenth Amendment was ratified Black people knew what they wanted and what being free meant. They understood what the full measure of freedom should look like.

College-wide Competencies for this module
Upon completion of the module, students will have worked towards developing the following skills:

Read and retain information
Write clearly
Find and interpret information
Demonstrate knowledge of and respect for other cultures
Demonstrate knowledge of and respect for one’s own culture
Course Objectives for this Module and this discussion
By completing this discussion students will demonstrate a developing ability to:

Evaluate the impact of Reconstruction on African Americans in the South
What to Do
After completing this weeks readings, videos, and lectures, answer the following prompt in 250 words or less:

After having read and watched this week's course material consider:

African Americans have heroes who have always fought for freedom and equality. Say their names!

Were African Americans afforded (given) freedom after passage of the Thirteenth Amendment? Yes or No? Explain.
Choose one of the heroes, women and men, you found in this week's module.
Describe their efforts to ensure freedom and explain why every child in the United States should know that name.
Be sure to read the textbook also! Use sources from this week to support your statements.