The Reconstruction period refers to the time in American history immediately following the Civil War, from 1865 to 1877. It was a period of rebuilding and transforming the Southern states after the abolition of slavery.
Related terms
Freedmen's Bureau: Established by Congress in 1865, this federal agency provided support and assistance to newly freed slaves during the Reconstruction period.
Black Codes: These were laws passed by Southern states after the Civil War that restricted the rights and freedoms of African Americans.
Carpetbaggers: This term referred to Northern individuals who moved to the South during Reconstruction, often seeking economic opportunities or political power.