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Reconstruction

noun

The period after the Civil War (1865–1877) when the nation was rebuilt and changes were made for formerly enslaved people.

Example Sentences

"During Reconstruction, the 14th Amendment granted citizenship to Black Americans."

"Reconstruction was a difficult and contested period in American history."

Synonyms & Related Terms

rebuildingrestoration

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