varied. For the years 1860-1877 to a radical extent, constitutional developments, such as the ratification of the fourteenth amendment in 1868, amounted to a revolution however to a lesser extent, social developments, such as the opportunities of voting and land ownership, led to a slow unnoticeable progress. South Carolina’s decision for secession from the Union is a great example of the constitutional revolutions during those times.(Doc.A)
During the 18th and 19th century, slavery divided the country; between Anti-slavery Northerners and pro-slavery Southerners eventually leading to emancipation following the Civil War. Usually, event timeframes and political leaders shine heavily in history books which creates a concentration on the main idea. In the background, are individuals that have a large effect on an event, but hardly ever are mentioned as a contributing factor of an event in history. Unless specifically researching the
Chapter 4 | American Life in the Seventeenth Century 1. “Describe the basic population structure and social life of the seventeenth-century colonies.” The social structure in the South started with the plantation owners on top, then small farmers, followed by landless Whites, and finally Black slaves. In 1676 in Virginia, a rebellion occurred that was led by Nathaniel Bacon who tried to combat their low social standing and were also dislikes Governor William Berkeley’s friendly policies towards the