Question

1. What was Reconstruction?

A) A rebuilding of the capital after the Civil War

B) A rebuilding of American society after the Civil War

C) A rebuilding of homes and businesses after the Civil War

D) A rebuilding of American self-esteem and patriotism after the Civil War

Answer 1

B. Reconstruction was period after the Civil War in U.S History that marked a change or "reconstruction" of American society. When Reconstruction occurred, there was a new president after Lincoln's assassination's, the southern states became occupied territory, and there were endless questions, pain, etc.