What steps were taken after the Civil War to reintegrate and reunite Americans from all backgrounds, specifically African Americans? How did the Black Codes affect African Americans and their freedom? ● Did these state and local laws trump federal protections? How and why?

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no one really purchased it themselves, it was all america, they had debates etc.

the national congress's powers over the states were specific and definite: it had the sole power to negotiate treaties, declare war, and make peace. all powers not granted to congress were reserved for state governments. congress had no power to levy taxes, for example.