Reconstruction Explained in One Minute

The video discusses the Reconstruction era following the Civil War, from 1865 to 1877. It highlights the federal government's efforts, led by Republicans, to reform the South. The Republican Party was divided into moderates and radicals, with the latter enforcing harsh measures like the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments, the creation of the Freedmen's Bureau, and the involvement of carpetbaggers. The era ended with the contested election of 1876, leading to the withdrawal of the army from the South and the rise of Jim Crow laws.

What were the two factions of the Republican Party during the Reconstruction era?

What role did the Radical Republicans play in the Reconstruction process?

What amendments were included in the harsh reconstruction imposed by the Radical Republicans?

How did the contested election of 1876 affect the Reconstruction efforts in the South?

What was the impact of the army's withdrawal from the South after the election of 1876?