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Bookmark or Share- Reconstruction and the turbulent post-Civil War era explainedThe ensuing period of reform and rebuilding, known as Reconstruction, briefly succeeded in providing Black people with political and social power. But it was marred by tragedy, political...
- Reconstruction, 1865-1877 | Slavery, Abolition, Emancipation and ...Columbia University’s now-infamous Dunning School (1900-1930) epitomizes the dominant narrative regarding Reconstruction for over half of the twentieth century. From their point of view, Reconstruction was a tragic period of American history in which vengeful White Northern radicals took over the South.
- Reconstruction: An Overview | American Battlefield TrustReconstruction marked a turning point in the nation’s history. With the ratification of the 14th and 15th Amendments, the country could begin to heal from the Civil War and promote the suffrage of formerly enslaved men. Further Reading. Reconstruction Updated Edition: America's Unfinished Revolution, 1863-1877 By: Eric Foner
- Reconstruction | Definition, Summary, Timeline & FactsReconstruction, the period (1865–77) after the American Civil War during which attempts were made to redress the inequities of slavery and its political, social, and economic legacy and to solve the problems arising from the readmission to the Union of the 11 states that had seceded.
- Reconstruction [ushistory.org]Reconstruction refers to the period following the Civil War of rebuilding the United States. It was a time of great pain and endless questions. On what terms would the Confederacy be allowed back into the Union? Who would establish the terms, Congress or the President?
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