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Reconstruction Era

The Reconstruction Era (1865-1877) was a period following the American Civil War aimed at rebuilding the South and integrating formerly enslaved people into society. It involved major political, social, and economic changes. The U.S. government implemented laws to protect the rights of newly freed African Americans, including the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments. However, the era faced significant resistance and violence, leading to the emergence of discriminatory laws known as Black Codes. Reconstruction ended with the Compromise of 1877, which resulted in the withdrawal of federal troops from the South, paving the way for Jim Crow laws and widespread racial segregation.

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    The Reconstruction era (1865-1877) was a critical period in American history following the Civil War. Its primary goal was to rebuild the South and integrate formerly enslaved people into society as free citizens. The U.S. government implemented laws and amendments to guarantee civil rights, including the 13th (abolishing slavery), 14th (granting citizenship), and 15th (voting rights) Amendments. However, Reconstruction faced significant challenges, including violent opposition from groups like the Ku Klux Klan and political disagreements. Ultimately, it ended with the withdrawal of federal troops from the South, leading to the establishment of Jim Crow laws and racial segregation.