Reconstruction Didn't Fail. It Was Overthrown
Wednesday, May 9, 2018
May 9, 2018 - During the Reconstruction era that followed the American Civil War, the reunification of the nation and major gains in equality for African Americans progressed even as the population split in new and enduring ways. When the period came to a bitter end, many of its gains were erased. But, in this excerpt from the new book Reconstruction: A Concise History, historian Allen C. Guelzo explains why it’s not right to say that Reconstruction “failed” Visit www.time.com for full article.
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