Process of Reconstruction

Definition

The process of reconstruction refers to the period after the Civil War when the United States aimed to rebuild and reunite the country, address the issues of slavery and civil rights, and reintegrate Confederate states back into the Union.

Related terms

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

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

Fifteenth Amendment: This amendment prohibited denying someone the right to vote based on their race or color.