Post-Civil War Reconstruction

Definition

Post-Civil War Reconstruction refers to the period following the American Civil War (1861-1865) when the United States government attempted to rebuild and reform the South after its secession and defeat. It aimed to address issues like slavery, political rights for freed slaves, and rebuilding Southern infrastructure.

Related terms

Thirteenth Amendment: This amendment abolished slavery in the United States.

Fourteenth Amendment: This amendment granted citizenship rights and equal protection under the law to all individuals born or naturalized in the United States, including former slaves.

Fifteenth Amendment: This amendment prohibited denying voting rights based on race or color.