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    The period in American history known as the Civil War and Reconstruction resulted in social, political and economic changes that continued to afflict American society. After the Civil War the Nation had to rebuild society and with that came many challenges to face in that process. The treatment of African Americans after the war was often the root of many changes. Society as a Whole was altered extensively at this time. The Reconstruction and the Civil War was a period of national change and this

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    Reconstruction Over the course of America’s existence, it has acquired many successes and failures. Over time there have been a large number of accomplishments that have made the world a greater good, but there have also been phases of turmoil and tragedy. The Reconstruction period after the Civil War is a prime example of a complete failure. The Reconstruction period consisted of many goals and ideas that Americans planned to achieve in their country after being torn apart from the Civil War.

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    The Civil War had ended and the Reconstruction era had given African American’s a much-needed voice in the electoral process. They were finally able to have rights in the way that business matters were being organized. Unfortunately, this was short-lived. White domination took over every aspect of life, particularly in the south. Between 1890 and 1906, every southern state was involved in constitutional provisions and passing laws that were meant to completely wipe out the black vote altogether.

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    Minkyo Seo May 26, 2016 Reconstruction As the American Civil War came to a close, the United States started to revamp the country, during what became known as the Reconstruction Era. Throughout this Period of time (1865-1877), the authorities attempted to fix America politically, economically, and physically. The United States unfortunately faced struggles, when people were evidently unable to adapt themselves to the era. As a result of bringing

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    Reconstruction is a time period after the Civil War ended in 1877. We view it as something that resembles a transformation, shifts in the southern U.S. after the Civil War. This was when slavery inequality, some political, economic, and social issues were, in some ways, balanced. The categories of issues that arose throughout this “restoration” were aspects such as involving the Confederacy into the Union, abolishing along with figuring out what to do with our free blacks, and addressing conflict

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    Concisely, the mission of radical, or congressional, Reconstruction of the American south following the American Civil War is such: To remake the southern civilization and its societies in the image of the northern civilization and its societies. Radical Republicans in Congress, the vehicle for this agenda from 1866 until 1877, were the vehicle for this agenda, the exactors of its purpose. All Reconstruction issues and their proposed solutions, the civil liberties of the freedmen, the obstacles to southern

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    There was a transformation period after the Civil War called the reconstruction during the years 1863 to 1877. The reconstruction was the rebuilding of the United States, mainly in the South. There were three major types of reconstruction, which were political, physical, and social. The political reconstruction allowed some African Americans to vote; however, they had to be literate in order to take the Oath test. Not many African Americans knew how to read and write, because they were slaves and

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    Between 1860 and 1877, the era of reconstruction in America had been ineffably prominent with societal and constitutional change. Between achievements such as the Freedmen’s Bureau of 1865, helping recently freed slaves, to the 14th amendment establishing a set equal rights, multiple advancements to the country had been created. While the dilemmas of the reconstruction period were often caused by the Northern versus Southern ideals after fighting a bloody Civil War, or tackling racial inequality, the

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    The civil war, reconstruction, and Redemption era does serve as a unique moment in American history because it shaped what kind of nation US would become. All wars are the result of social change, talks of revolution, institution of slavery and connection to power and liberation. There are many reasons that attribute to the institution of slavery becoming a big determinant in the Civil War and in American History. A consistent reason is that the states have always been dependent upon themselves and

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    in Civil War and Reconstruction, because of my love of history which comes from my father. During my childhood my dad would take me to different historical sites in Minnesota and around the country. The most important visit was our trip to Gettysburg and seeing the monument to the First Minnesota. I feel like I first realized the importance of the Civil War, not just as a historical event, but as something more tangible. My dad especially likes learning about the Civil War and the Dakota War of 1862

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