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    Reconstruction was the period after the Civil War aimed at rebuilding the nation and reintegrating Southern states back into the Union, lasting from 1865 to 1877 and involving presidential and congressional approaches, amendments abolishing slavery and protecting rights, and acts establishing the Freedmen's Bureau and protecting citizenship and equal treatment under the law.

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    Reconstruction was the period after the Civil War aimed at rebuilding the nation and reintegrating Southern states back into the Union, lasting from 1865 to 1877 and involving presidential and congressional approaches, amendments abolishing slavery and protecting rights, and acts establishing the Freedmen's Bureau and protecting citizenship and equal treatment under the law.

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    Reconstruction was the period after the Civil War aimed at rebuilding the nation and reintegrating Southern states back into the Union, lasting from 1865 to 1877 and involving presidential and congressional approaches, amendments abolishing slavery and protecting rights, and acts establishing the Freedmen's Bureau and protecting citizenship and equal treatment under the law.

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    Reconstruction was the period in United States history that followed the American Civil War

    (1861–1865) and aimed to rebuild the nation and reintegrate Southern states that had seceded
    back into the Union. This era, commonly known as the Reconstruction era, lasted from 1865 to
    1877. Here are key points about Reconstruction:

     Presidential vs. Congressional Reconstruction: There were two main approaches to


    Reconstruction. The presidential approach, under Presidents Abraham Lincoln and Andrew
    Johnson, focused on a more lenient and quick reintegration of Southern states. The congressional
    approach, led by Radical Republicans in Congress, was more assertive and aimed at ensuring
    civil rights for freed slaves and reshaping Southern society.
     Emancipation Proclamation: President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation
    Proclamation on January 1, 1863, declaring all slaves in Confederate-held territory to be free.
    While it did not immediately free all slaves, it shifted the focus of the war to include the abolition
    of slavery.
     Thirteenth Amendment: The Thirteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, ratified in 1865,
    abolished slavery throughout the United States. This was a significant step toward achieving the
    goals of Reconstruction.
     Freedmen's Bureau: Established in 1865, the Freedmen's Bureau was a federal agency designed
    to assist freed slaves in their transition to freedom. It provided education, healthcare, and other
    forms of assistance.
     Civil Rights Acts of 1866 and 1875: The Civil Rights Act of 1866 granted citizenship and the
    same legal rights as white citizens to all individuals born in the United States. The Civil Rights
    Act of 1875 aimed to guarantee equal access to public facilities and accommodations regardless
    of race.
     Fourteenth Amendment: Ratified in 1868, the Fourteenth Amendment granted citizenship to all
    persons born or naturalized in the United States, including former slaves. It also provided equal
    protection under the law.
     Military Reconstruction Acts: In 1867, Congress passed the Military Reconstruction Acts,
    dividing the Southern states into military districts and requiring them to meet certain conditions,
    including ratifying the Fourteenth Amendment, before rejoining the Union.
     Fifteenth Amendment: Ratified in 1870, the Fifteenth Amendment prohibited the denial of
    voting rights based on race, color, or previous condition of servitude.
     Black Codes and Jim Crow Laws: Despite legislative efforts to protect the rights of freed
    slaves, Southern states enacted discriminatory laws known as Black Codes and later implemented
    Jim Crow laws, enforcing racial segregation and restricting the rights of African Americans.
     Economic Reconstruction: Reconstruction also involved efforts to rebuild the Southern
    economy, which had been devastated by the war. The South experienced economic challenges,
    including the loss of labor through the end of slavery and the destruction of infrastructure.
     Compromise of 1877: The presidential election of 1876 was disputed, leading to the
    Compromise of 1877. As part of this compromise, federal troops were withdrawn from the South,
    marking the end of Reconstruction. Southern states regained control over their governments,
    leading to the imposition of segregation and the restriction of civil rights.
     Legacy: Reconstruction had a profound impact on American society and laid the groundwork for
    subsequent struggles for civil rights. While it brought about significant legal changes, its ultimate
    success was limited, and the promises of Reconstruction were eroded in the decades that
    followed.
    Reconstruction remains a complex and debated period in American history, marked by efforts to
    rebuild the nation, address issues of race and civil rights, and shape the post-Civil War South.

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