Amos Rodgers facts for kids

Amos Rodgers, sometimes spelled Amos Rogers, was an important American politician. He served in the government of Georgia. He helped make laws for the state.

Who Was Amos Rodgers?

Amos Rodgers was a politician from the United States. He worked in the state government of Georgia. He was a state legislator. This means he was part of the group that made laws for the state.

Serving Georgia

Amos Rodgers represented McIntosh County, Georgia. This is a county in the state of Georgia. He was a state legislator for this area. He served from 1878 to 1879. During this time, he helped make decisions for the people of Georgia.

What is a State Legislator?

A state legislator is a person elected by citizens. Their job is to represent the people of their area. They work in the state's government. They help create and vote on new laws. These laws affect everyone in the state. They also decide how the state's money is spent.

The Reconstruction Era

Amos Rodgers served during a time called the Reconstruction era. This was a period after the American Civil War. It lasted from 1865 to 1877. During Reconstruction, the United States worked to rebuild the country. It also tried to bring Southern states back into the Union. Many changes happened during this time. African Americans gained new rights. They also started to hold important political jobs. Amos Rodgers was one of these leaders.

See also

• African-American officeholders during and following the Reconstruction era