AP US History
Reconstruction legislation refers to a series of laws and constitutional amendments enacted in the United States after the Civil War aimed at rebuilding the South and integrating formerly enslaved individuals into society. This period marked significant legal and social changes, addressing issues such as civil rights, citizenship, and political representation for African Americans. Key pieces of legislation, including the Civil Rights Act and the Reconstruction Amendments, sought to redefine American democracy and promote equality in a post-war nation.