Civil War Reconstruction

Civil War Reconstruction (1865-1877) was the period following the American Civil War when the United States worked to rebuild the South and integrate formerly enslaved people into society. It involved restoring Southern states to the Union, establishing new laws to protect civil rights, and addressing economic and social damages. Reconstruction aimed to secure equal rights for freedmen but faced resistance, political disagreements, and violence. Ultimately, the era ended with the withdrawal of federal troops, leading to the rise of segregation and systemic racial inequality that persisted for decades.