The Freedmen's Bureau was created in 1865 to help African Americans who had just gained their freedom.

What It Accomplished:

• It gave food, housing, and medical help to over 4 million people.
• It set up more than 4,300 schools that taught about 250,000 students.

The Tough Times:

• Many Southern white people resisted its efforts. By 1870, there were only 207 workers left.
• It also had money problems. In 1866, Congress only gave it $1 million.

In summary, the Freedmen's Bureau did important work, but it faced many challenges because of deep-rooted racism.