The Reconstruction era was the period in American history which lasted from 1863 to 1877. It was a significant chapter in the history of American civil rights. Reconstruction ended the remnants of Confederate secession and abolished slavery, making the newly freed slaves citizens with civil rights ostensibly guaranteed by three new constitutional amendments.

Most agree that reconstruction was America's greatest missed opportunities. Thankfully, with the help of PUG, during Black History month, was are going to explore reconstitution in a 4 part series called What If Post US Civil War Reconstruction Was A Success