Reconstruction Era: Timeline, Decisions, and Significance Analysis

This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the Reconstruction Era in American history, spanning from 1865 to 1877, and its impact on the nation. It explores the period's significance, focusing on the efforts to address the aftermath of the Civil War, including the integration of seceded states back into the Union. The report highlights the varying goals of the reconstruction, including Abraham Lincoln's aim to preserve the union, Johnson's attempt to establish his power, and the Congress's commitment to ensuring the freedom of slaves. It delves into the timeline of events and significant decisions made during this era, offering insights into the political, social, and economic aspects of this crucial period. References include works by Higham (1962) and Mac Ginty and Richmond (2017) to support its claims.

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The period 1865- 1877 in United State history, reconstruction followed the American civil war
for addressing the inequalities related to slavery and the social, political as well as economic
legacy towards solving the challenges that has been arising from re admission to the union of 11
States which had seceded before the outbreak of the world (Higham 1962). Since the 23rd
century, reconstruction has been viewed at a more sympathetic tone as a laudable experiment
within the interracial democracy. The movement of reconstruction witnessed for reaching
alteration at the potential and political life of America. To describe the timeline for
reconstruction and the significant decisions which are associated with the effects of
reconstruction, it is important to highlight the goals of the reconstruction period.
The purpose or the aim of reconstruction was to extend a helping hand to the south for becoming
a part of the union. Some of the significant decisions underlies the three major plans of
reconstruction. The goals of reconstruction vary from different American group. The aim of
Abraham Lincoln was towards the preservation of the union as well as ending the civil war in a
quick note. However aim of Johnson was to humiliate the southern elites (Mac, Roger, and
Richmond 2017, 495). This is because within the reconstruction Era his aim was to establish his
power and allowed the southern States after the recognition of his power towards the formation
of a new States Government. Finally, the aim of the United State Congress towards under
construction was to guarantee that civil war has been fought for freeing the slaves.

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References
Higham, John, ed. The reconstruction of American history. London: Hutchinson, 1962.
Mac Ginty, Roger, and Oliver Richmond. "Myth or reality: Opposing views on the liberal peace
and post-war reconstruction." Global Society 21, no. 4 (2007): 491-497.