freedmen

Meanings

• noun

  People who were once enslaved and have been freed.

  - "The freedmen were granted citizenship after the Civil War."
  - "Many freedmen faced discrimination and poverty after slavery was abolished."

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Variants

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freedman , freedmen

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Etymology

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Derived from the term 'freedman,' which was used in the United States after the abolition of slavery to refer to a formerly enslaved person.

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Trivia

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1. The 13th Amendment to the United States Constitution, ratified in 1865, abolished slavery and involuntary servitude, except as punishment for a crime.

2. The Freedmen's Bureau was established in 1865 to provide assistance to freed slaves in the areas of education, health, and legal matters.

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Related Concepts

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1. Emancipation: The act of freeing slaves, often through legislation or executive decree.

2. Reconstruction: The period following the Civil War during which the southern states were rebuilt and readmitted to the Union.

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Culture

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Freedmen played a significant role in the rebuilding of society after the Civil War. They faced numerous challenges, including lack of education, employment, and political rights. Their experiences are documented in various forms of literature, such as novels, memoirs, and poetry.

How to Memorize "freedmen"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of people, once enslaved, now living as free individuals.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'freedmen' with the concept of freedom and the end of slavery.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the acronym FREED: Freedom, Rights, Equality, Education, and Dignity.

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