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The history of African American in Bexar County is marked by resilience and significant contributions to the county's development, despite enduring systemic challenges from early settlement through Recontruction.

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Emancipation and Reconstruction- 1865: emancipation of enslaved people- 1870: African American population increases by 30%

Early settlement and Enslavement- Arrival of enslaved Africans in Bexar County- Conditions and roles of enslaved people

Industry Contributions: - 1865-1877: African American contribute to 40% of agricultural labor - Number of African American-owned businesses