The Reconstruction Era

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This paper stresses that, although the era of reconstruction after the Civil War is often referred to as "The Tragic Era" or "The Age of Hate", the treatment given the South is considered to be the mildest punishment ever inflicted after an unsuccessful Civil War. The author points out that the fact that the Civil War brought forth the inherent differences of the people of the North and the South underscores the success of the political leadership of the North and the adaptability of the South in ultimately unifying the country. The paper explains that the three phases of political reconstruction of the South---the presidential, radical and redemption periods---not only reconstructed the South but also strengthened the entire country's political system.

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"The redemption period of reconstruction between the years of 1873-77 brought more trouble and many conclude this was the ending stage of reconstruction. The North "would help the return of decent government, and whatever elements obstruct the attainment of so desirable an end, whether ignorance, lust power or greed of plunder will be thrust aside". The Republican Party was divided because of racial tensions. The radical Republicans didn't want blacks to hold office, but would allow them to vote. This disagreement allowed Democrats to increase in strength. The poor blacks and whites ... "

Sample of Sources Used:

• Crowe, Charles (1966). The Age Of Civil War And Reconstruction, 1830-1900. Homewood, I.L.; The Dorsey Press
• Foner, Eric (1988). Reconstruction America's Unfinished Revolution 1863-1877. New York, N.Y.; Harper & Row.
• Goyal, O.P. (1985). Comparative Government, McCurillan Press.
• Hobson, Charles F. (2000). The Great Chief Justice: John Marshall and The Rule of Law Lawrence, K.S.; University Press of Kansas
• Laski, H.J. (1939). The Obsolescence of Federation, New Republic, Vol. 98,

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