Question

Analyze the effectiveness of Postbellum policies by explaining if Reconstruction succeeded or failed in the areas of Economics – including the rebuilding of the southern economy and improving the economic status of freedman, and Politics – including the unification the North and South, restoring southern loyalty to the Union, and establishing political rights for African Americans. Make sure to include examples to support your claims of success or failure and cite all sources used to develop your answer.

Answer 1

Reconstruction refers to the period of American history that followed the Civil War. During this time period, the country attempted to recover from the damage of the war. It also attempted to integrate former slaves into mainstream society.

Although Reconstruction was not a complete success, I consider that it was still an effective way to achieve long-lasting change. The Reconstruction allowed the rebuilding of the economy by integrating the former slaves into the labor force. It also forced employers or landowners to pay their black workers. Reconstruction helped the black population of the country enjoy the rights and freedoms that they were able to achieve.