Era of Reconstruction

Definition

The era of Reconstruction refers to the period immediately following the Civil War in the United States, from 1865 to 1877. It was a time when efforts were made to rebuild and reform the country, especially in terms of racial equality and civil rights.

Related terms

Freedmen's Bureau: An organization created by Congress during Reconstruction that provided support and assistance to newly freed African Americans.

Black Codes: Laws enacted by Southern states after the Civil War that aimed at restricting the rights and freedoms of African Americans.

Sharecropping: An agricultural system that emerged during Reconstruction where former slaves worked on land owned by others in exchange for a share of crops produced.