Restrictions and Beliefs in American Society in the Latter Half of the 1800s

Running head: HISTORY
African American History
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1HISTORY
What are some of the ways that restrictions and beliefs shaped American society in the
latter half of the 1800s?
In the later part of the 1800’s, there was a change in the attitudes of the American
society towards the concept of slavery and more Americans were accepting the African
American people as American Citizens and recognizing their fundamental human rights.
Such a transition in the attitude also led to the 13th Amendment of the American Constitution
on 6th December, 1865. This change also shaped the American Society into a multicultural
and inclusive one and increased the openness of the American people towards people from
culturally, racially and ethnically diverse backgrounds (Jones, 2016).
How these restrictions shaped the chosen group’s experience of the industrial revolution
or westward expansion.
With the abolishment of the Slavery Act and protection of the Basic human rights of
the African American people in America, they were foremost protected against the former
slave owners. The change in the attitude of the society also helped to develop an inclusive
culture that respected the rights of the African American people as citizens of US. However,
racism still existed in the society, which created a cultural barrier between the black and
white communities and led to discrimination of the American people in education, healthcare
and employment, thereby affecting their socioeconomic status and wellbeing (Parish ̧ 2019).
Explain the changes that members of your chosen group made possible during this
period.
The drive towards the abolishment of slavery in United States was significantly driven
by significant events in history that helped the slaves to gain empowerment and fight against