After the Civil War, the United States entered a period of rebuilding known as Reconstruction, as the nation worked to restore unity and rebuild communities.
• Post-1865 — Reconstruction begins
Efforts to rebuild the nation after war
• Southern states rejoin the Union
Steps taken toward national unity
• Infrastructure and communities rebuilt
Cities, economies, and systems recover
• New laws and policies introduced
Changes shape the post-war nation
Reconstruction was a critical period that shaped how the nation moved forward after conflict and addressed the challenges of rebuilding.