a) Freedmen’s Bureau Acts

The post-war Freedmen’s Bureau Acts significantly advanced African American education. Established by Congress in 1865, the Freedmen’s Bureau provided assistance to freed slaves and poor whites in the South after the Civil War. A key focus was on education, with the Bureau establishing schools and colleges for African Americans, some of which became historically black universities. This initiative marked a significant federal effort to promote education and improve the lives of former slaves, laying the groundwork for their future advancement in American society.