Reconstruction After the Civil War -- US History Review

The video explores the Reconstruction era (1865-1877) in American history, focusing on the contrasting plans of Presidential Reconstruction led by Lincoln and Johnson, and the Radical Republicans' approach. It discusses the political dynamics, including Johnson's impeachment and the eventual end of Reconstruction due to economic factors and the Compromise of 1877, leading to the rise of Jim Crow laws. The video concludes with a reflection on the era's impact and the lost potential due to racial discrimination.

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