Reconstruction Period (Noun)
Meaning
The period after the American Civil War when the southern states were reorganized and reintegrated into the Union; 1865-1877.
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Examples
- During the Reconstruction Period, African American slaves were freed and granted voting rights.
- Many historical texts argue that the Reconstruction Period was a revolutionary moment in American history, yet it was also marked by tragic violence and the rise of white supremacist groups.
- The 14th Amendment, which guarantees equal protection under the law, was passed in 1868 during the Reconstruction Period.
- The Reconstruction Period saw the establishment of new state governments in the South with the support of federal troops.
- Despite significant progress, the Reconstruction Period ultimately failed to achieve true racial equality in the United States.