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Reconstruction
The
reconstruction was
a time of great prosperity for blacks in the south
between 1861 and 1877. It was during this time that many
events occurred that were key to the future of blacks and
their rights. The reconstruction gave blacks a chance to
experience social, political, and economic freedom.
Things such as voting and education came about as well as
the 13th,14th, and 15th amendment. Times were good for a
long time until 1877 when president Hayes was elected and
the compromise of 1877 was created. The compromise of
1877 was the down fall of the reconstruction, it
destroyed many of the advancements of reconstruction and
re-instituted slavery. The reconstruction wasn't a total
loss though it gave blacks a chance at a real life and it
help pave the way for the future civil rights movement by
allowing blacks to think and exercise many of their new
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Reconstruction
1865-1877 class
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