The period of Reconstruction began during the Civil War and ended in 1877. This era is known for the advancements made in favor of racial equality. These improvements included the fourteenth amendment (citizenship and equal protection under the law to blacks) and the fifteenth amendment (voting rights for blacks) of the Constitution. Yet‚ with the end of Reconstruction in 1877‚ the Republican Party lost control of the southern governments and the Democratic Party took over. This shift in power was
Premium Southern United States Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution African American
African Americans after the Civil War During the years 1861 and 1870‚ both‚ the Civil War and the Reconstruction‚ took place. However‚ during this time period‚ many problems occurred: for example‚ slaves were being debated about between the North and South‚ and many freed Africans were not accepted as citizens. But‚ although African Americans went through a lot of issues and obstacles regarding their race and freedom‚ they managed to shape the course and consequences of the civil war through social
Premium American Civil War Southern United States African American
Reconstruction Reconstruction was a period of time between 1865 and 1877‚ which was very complex and controversial. It refers to the actual rebuilding of the south physically‚ economically and politically from the damage of the Civil War. It was an effort to rebuild southern states and also to restore the Union. During this time period‚ the federal government passed a series of laws‚ acts and amendments to bring change. Many of these amendments guaranteed the equal rights to African-Americans
Premium American Civil War Southern United States Reconstruction era of the United States
Westward Expansion The westward expansion of the United States can be argued for progress‚ greed and racism. It can be argued for progress because in order for the United States to grow and prosper as a country‚ they needed more land‚ the only way to get more land to expand and explore. Although the United States were willing to do anything to expand‚ this meant they were willing to kill anyone in their way if they did not compromise with the United States; this is when greed and racism take
Premium United States Native Americans in the United States American Civil War
The westward expansion was in the 19th century‚ which started in 1803 with the Louisiana Purchase. During this period it brought way for the slave debate‚ if the new states would become slave states and how the north and south would be balanced for economic growth and vast new territory. The expansion west rose the question of how and if slavery would still continue which is known as the slave debate. This conflict was about the northern states depended on free labor rather than slave labor compared
Premium United States Native Americans in the United States Los Angeles
Industrialization after the Civil War The Industrial Revolution was a time for economic‚ and technological growth and development. Although this period had both negative and positive effects on society‚ economy and politics‚ it played an essential role in shaping the way that the world is today. The growth of entrepreneurship and the introduction of inventions such as incandescent light bulb‚ made way for a time of tremendous growth in the United States. The rise of entrepreneurship also made acts
Free United States Industrial Revolution Incandescent light bulb
was victorious in the Civil War in 1865 and‚ consequently‚ much of the South had been destroyed in the process. The period after the Civil War is known as the Reconstruction period which lasted until 1877. During this period‚ the rebuilding of the South began. The federal government set conditions that the Southern states would have to abide by in order to enter back into the Union. One of the conditions of the South’s re-admittance into the Union was that there must be civil and political equality
Premium American Civil War Southern United States United States
for wealthy people to invest money. Despite all these countless opportunities‚ the trip westward was beyond capabilities of many Americans. Many people could not afford to pay for the long trip out West. To facilitate the migration of Americans to the west‚ the federal government passed several laws. These laws did everything from providing free land to the expansion of railroads westward. This westward expansion did not come without a price. Unfortunately‚
Premium United States Native Americans in the United States Los Angeles
After the victory of the union after the Civil War‚ many things had changed. The fact that the War was over was good news but it left the United States with a new set of problems that were no less challenging than the Civil War itself. The four most important challenges were how the south would rebuild its shattered society and economy after the damage inflicted by the four years of war?‚ What would be the place in that society of 4 million freed blacks and to what extent was the federal government
Premium American Civil War Abraham Lincoln Southern United States
by the federal government leading to westward expansion led and built a massive impact on the United States. From starting off as the thirteen colonies‚ looking for independence and religious freedom to the country that is now known as "The Land of Opportunity" the United States started it all with expanding west. You can’t get from point A to point C before passing through point B. The Louisiana territory purchased in 1803 was the point B of westward expansion. Not only was the purchase of the Louisiana
Premium United States Native Americans in the United States Thomas Jefferson