Restoration of Southern states

Definition

The restoration of Southern states refers to the process of reintegrating the former Confederate states into the Union and establishing new governments after the Civil War. This involved addressing issues such as granting civil rights to freed slaves, rebuilding infrastructure, and reconciling with the defeated Confederacy.

Related terms

Reconstruction: The period following the Civil War when efforts were made to rebuild and transform Southern society, economy, and political systems.

Radical Republicans: A faction within Congress that advocated for a more aggressive approach towards Reconstruction policies, including stronger protections for freed slaves.

Black Codes: Laws enacted in Southern states after the Civil War that restricted the rights and freedoms of African Americans.