Reconstruction agency

The Reconstruction Agency refers to various efforts, particularly in the United States after the Civil War (1865-1877), to rebuild and integrate the Southern states into the Union. This involved addressing economic, social, and political challenges, including granting rights to freed slaves and improving infrastructure. Agencies like the Freedmen's Bureau were created to assist formerly enslaved people through education, employment, and legal support. The Reconstruction era aimed to heal the nation and ensure civil rights, but it faced significant opposition and ultimately led to lasting divisions that influenced American society for generations.