African American Literature – Before 1900
Reconstruction refers to the period following the American Civil War from 1865 to 1877, aimed at rebuilding the United States, particularly the South, and integrating formerly enslaved people into society as citizens. This era is significant as it sought to address the social, political, and economic issues resulting from the war and the abolition of slavery, laying the groundwork for future civil rights movements.
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