10. Reconstruction (1865-1877) (apr 10, 1865 – feb 11, 1877)
Description:
The attempt to rebuild the ‘unity’ of the United States after the Civil War.Big issues include;
Whether/ how to help 4,000,000 former Slaves…(Also, like at the end of every war; WHAT TO DO WITH THE LOSERS?)
Whether to forgive or punish southerners who fought against the Union…
Added to timeline:
Date:
apr 10, 1865
feb 11, 1877
~ 11 years