Reconstruction-Era Legislation

Definition

Reconstruction-era legislation refers to the laws and policies implemented by the federal government in the United States following the Civil War, specifically between 1865 and 1877. These measures aimed to address issues such as civil rights for freed slaves, readmission of Confederate states into the Union, and rebuilding the Southern economy.

Related terms

Nullification Crisis: The Nullification Crisis was a conflict between South Carolina and the federal government in 1832-1833 over tariffs imposed on imported goods. South Carolina attempted to nullify or invalidate these federal laws within its borders.

Freedmen's Bureau: The Freedmen's Bureau was an agency established during Reconstruction to provide assistance, education, and support for newly freed African Americans.

Black Codes: Black Codes were laws enacted by Southern states after the Civil War that limited the rights and freedoms of African Americans, aiming to maintain white supremacy.