Civil War and Reconstruction
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- Civil War and Reconstruction
- Description
- 1861-1877. The Civil War saw several constitutional issues arise, such as the secession of the Southern states and wartime restriction of civil liberties. The Reconstruction era saw the establishment of constitutional rights and enforcement of civil rights laws. The 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments significantly amended the Constitution to give formerly enslaved people American citizenship and access to greater rights.
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- Title
- Civil War and Reconstruction
- Description
- 1861-1877. The Civil War saw several constitutional issues arise, such as the secession of the Southern states and wartime restriction of civil liberties. The Reconstruction era saw the establishment of constitutional rights and enforcement of civil rights laws. The 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments significantly amended the Constitution to give formerly enslaved people American citizenship and access to greater rights.
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- Temporal Coverage