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Failure of Reconstruction

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AP US History

Definition

The failure of Reconstruction refers to the period after the Civil War when the federal government's efforts to rebuild and reunite the country ultimately fell short in achieving long-term racial equality and political stability.

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Practice Questions (7)

What was a significant cultural shift resulting from the failure of Reconstruction in the South?
Which technology had a profound impact on Southern economy after the failure of Reconstruction?
Why did literacy tests impact African Americans more significantly after the failure of Reconstruction?
What was a significant factor that led to the failure of Reconstruction in the South after the Civil War?
How did sharecropping contribute to the failure of Reconstruction?
How does the failure of Reconstruction reflect patterns seen in previous societal conflicts between North and South?
How does the social fallout from the failure of Reconstruction mirror societal changes following other major conflicts in U.S history?

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