The Radical Republican Congress did not just pass the Civil War Amendments. They actively used the power of the federal government to help improve the lives of freedmen and actively incorporate them into American society. Life improved in several areas for African Americans. Click on the different areas to learn more.

Ranking Activity

Using the information above, rank the different areas of social change for African Americans from most significant to least significant by dragging the items into the list below.  After you make your list, write your reasons for your list in your notes.