When was America's deepest, longest economic depression? What caused the rise of populism in the late 1800s? What happened in 1868 that contributed to modern computing? The answer to these and about 45 other things vital to twentieth and even twenty-first American History, culture and society all took place at the same time the nation was struggling with Reconstruction. Of course, this list is not comprehensive. Can you think of 50 events between 1865 and 1877 that are of historical importance? Here is my list. Enjoy.

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