Exploring the Challenges of the Reconstruction Era’s Shortcomings
Words: 230 1180Reconstruction, the time after the Civil War, was a crucial juncture in American history. But for a variety of intricate reasons, Reconstruction was unable to achieve its lofty goals in spite of its great intentions. First of all, the nation's aspirations for a successful Reconstruction were severely damaged by the terrible assassination of President Abraham Lincoln in 1865. President Andrew Johnson's harsher posture toward the vanquished South replaced Lincoln's empathetic approach, impeding Reconstruction's advancement. Moreover, deep-seated racial prejudices and resistance […]