What key changes did emancipation make in the political and economic status of african americans? discuss the expansion of citizenship rights in the post-civil war years. to what extent did women share in the gains made by african americans? what key changes did emancipation make in the political and economic status of african americans? discuss the expansion of citizenship rights in the post-civil war years. to what extent did women share in the gains made by african americans?

During reconstruction the African Americans found it difficult to create their own political and economic setup. Blacks who were into politics became a part of Republican Party in south but also they shad a difficult economic condition. They did not own ant land as the government failed to give lands to people who were formally slaves and this made their economic condition bad. Though women took part in the fight but they were not granted the voting rights along with African Americans.