The Impact of Transformations on African Americans in the 19th Century

This essay examines the changes and continuities experienced by African Americans during the 19th century. It begins by highlighting the historical context of slavery and the subsequent denial of rights. The essay then focuses on the transformations in the education sector, noting the increase in school enrollments and improvements in learning environments. Furthermore, the essay discusses the political advancements, including the election of the first African American representatives and the ability to own land and engage in employment. The essay concludes by emphasizing the significant impact of these changes on the lives of African Americans, demonstrating their resilience and progress despite the challenges faced during this era. References from Du Bois and Samito are included to support the analysis.

CHANGES AND CONTINUITIES OF AFRICAN AMERICANS IN THE 19TH CENTURY
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The African American Community is one of the largest ethnic communities in the United
States of America. The community whose history dates back to the slave trade period constitutes
majorly of African descendants forcefully brought to America as slaves. However, the
community also constitutes of individuals of nonblack ancestry (Samito, 2011). This essay
focuses on the continuity and transformations of the African Americans
As descendants of former slaves, the rights of African Americans, their rights were
strictly curtailed. Thus was particularly evident through the denial of their share in the political,
social, and economic progress of USA. Nevertheless their contribution to the American culture
and history has been immense (Samito, 2011).
One of the changes and transformations has been on the education sector. Initially
education for blacks especially in the southern states was prohibited. In 19th century a significant
improvement in the rates of school enrollments for the African Americans was witnessed.
Changes were also made in the learning environment through the construction of better
structures and employment of qualified instructors (Du Bois, 2017).
The transformations of the community was also witnessed through the achievement of
political representation. Before the reconstruction era African Americans were not only
prohibited to vote but were also restricted from seeking any elective positions. However, after
the emancipation of Slaves First African American representatives were elected to serve in the
US Congress. In addition, they were also allowed to own land and engage in own employment
through various constitutional amendments (Du Bois, 2017).
In conclusion, the 19 century came with multiple changes on the lives of African
Americans. In particular, the changes included an increase in school enrollments rates,
improvement political process participation and the ability to own property.

References
Du Bois, W. E. B. (Ed.). (2017). Black Reconstruction in America: Toward a history of the part
which black folk played in the attempt to reconstruct democracy in America, 1860-1880.
Routledge.
Samito, C. G. (2011). Becoming American under Fire: Irish Americans, African Americans, and
the Politics of Citizenship during the Civil War Era. Cornell University Press.