postCivilWar
The post-Civil War era in the United States, often referred to as Reconstruction, was a complex and transformative period following the conclusion of the American Civil War in April 1865. This era, generally considered to have lasted until 1877, was marked by significant challenges and efforts to reintegrate the Southern states into the Union and redefine the status of newly freed African Americans.
Key issues during this time included the political and social status of former Confederate states, the rights
Despite these legislative achievements, Reconstruction faced considerable opposition from white Southerners, leading to the rise of