Question

Historians tend to see Reconstruction as a mix of successes and failures. Based on what you have learned about the goals and struggles of Reconstruction, in what ways did it succeed? Why do you think so? In what ways did it fail? Why?

What ideas do you have for how Reconstruction could have been handled so it would have been more satisfactory for all involved? Would you have changed some of the decisions made by the government? How would you have addressed the strong feelings people had about their culture and way of life?

Answer 1

Answer:

Reconstruction was a success. power of the 14th and 15th Amendments. Amendments, which helped African Americans to attain full civil rights in the 20th century. Despite the loss of ground that followed Reconstruction, African Americans succeeded in carving out a measure of independence within Southern society.