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The South During Reconstruction — Post-Civil War Struggles

The South During Reconstruction — Post-Civil War Struggles

Discover the tumultuous era of the Reconstruction, starting from April 15, 1865, when Lincoln was assassinated by John Wilkes Booth. Learn how President Andrew Johnson faced significant challenges in unifying a nation beleaguered by hatred, scarcity, and new forms of oppression towards African Americans. Dive deep into this pivotal chapter of American history.

#US Civil War, #Reconstruction Era, #Weird History, #Lincoln Assassination, #Andrew Johnson, #Post-Civil War


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