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How is the reconstruction era different from the civil war era?

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Answer: Reconstruction in the South meant a massive social and political upheaval and a devastated economy. By contrast, the Civil War and Reconstruction brought opportunities for progress and growth.

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The Military Reconstruction Act divided the former Confederacy into five military districts. Union generals policed these districts.

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