Why was it difficult for southern free black people to gain economic independence after the Civil War?

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What problems did freed slaves face after the Civil War?

Hundreds of thousands of African Americans in the South faced new difficulties: finding a way to forge an economically independent life in the face of hostile whites, little or no education, and few other resources, such as money.

What challenges did the southern economy face after the Civil War?

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What were some of the problems faced by African Americans in the aftermath of the Civil War?

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