Post-Civil War Era Policy

Definition

This term refers to the various policies and initiatives implemented in the United States after the Civil War, specifically during the Reconstruction period. These policies aimed to rebuild the country and address issues such as slavery, economic development, and civil rights for newly freed African Americans.

Related terms

Reconstruction: This term refers to the specific phase of post-Civil War policy that aimed to rebuild the Southern states and reintegrate them into the Union while addressing issues of racial equality.

Thirteenth Amendment: This amendment abolished slavery in the United States, marking a significant policy change during this era.

Freedmen's Bureau: The Freedmen's Bureau was a government agency established to provide assistance such as education, healthcare, and employment opportunities to formerly enslaved people.