"Post-Emancipation" refers to the period after the abolition of slavery in the United States, which officially occurred with the passage of the 13th Amendment in 1865. This era was marked by significant changes as formerly enslaved people sought to build new lives, pursue education, and gain economic independence. Many moved to cities or established their own communities, while others worked on sharecropping farms. During this time, the federal government implemented policies to assist newly freed individuals, such as the creation of the Freedmen's Bureau. However, challenges remained, including systemic racism and the rise of Jim Crow laws, which enforced segregation and limited the rights of African Americans. Despite these obstacles, the post-emancipation period laid the groundwork for future civil rights movements