Description One of the most misunderstood periods in American history, Reconstruction remains relevant today because its central issue -- the role of the federal government in protecting citizens\' rights and promoting economic and racial justice in a heterogeneous society -- is still unresolved.
America\'s Reconstruction examines the origins of this crucial time, explores how black and white Southerners responded to the abolition of slavery, traces the political disputes.
Description One of the most misunderstood periods in American history, Reconstruction remains relevant today because its central issue -- the role of the federal government in protecting citizens\' rights and promoting economic and racial justice in a heterogeneous society -- is still unresolved
