One of the most important aspects of Reconstruction was the active participation of African Americans including thousands of former slaves in the political, economic and social life of the South.

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Quote from: charles burg on 2013-02-14 07:21
One of the most important aspects of Reconstruction was the active participation of African Americans including thousands of former slaves in the political, economic and social life of the South.

"Thousands of former slaves" does such thing still exist? why using the word former slaves?