The post-Civil War era refers to the time period following the American Civil War (1861-1865). It encompasses Reconstruction efforts aimed at rebuilding and transforming Southern society after slavery was abolished.
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Reconstruction Amendments: The 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments to the Constitution that aimed to abolish slavery, grant equal protection under the law, and provide voting rights for African Americans.
Jim Crow laws: State and local laws that enforced racial segregation in the Southern United States after Reconstruction.
Freedmen's Bureau: A federal agency established during Reconstruction to assist newly freed slaves with education, employment, and basic needs.