Reconstruction (1865 - 1877)

In 1865 the 17th President of America, Mr Andrew Johnson, led the reconstruction.

It's purpose was to re-establish the American government to keep America united as one country, and to give the freedmen their civil rights.

Andrew Johnson
The reconstruction reflected his sense of unionism and firm point of view of the southern states' rights.
He first experimented by giving the land which was confiscated by the Union Army back to the previous owners.

Black Codes
After given freedom to create their own government, the southern states' government established a policy to restrict the coloured workers and people.

Radicle Reconstruction
After the congress found out about the Black Codes they took over the reconstruction and refused to seat any representatives or senates from the south in the U.S. congress.
After the reconstruction was taken over by the American congress it became known as Radicle Reconstruction.

Carpetbagger
It is a term from the south for the travellers from the north that wants to start a new life or business in the south, because the southerners feel that the travellers are taking advantage of their misfortune.

Scallawag
It is a term from the south for the white southerners that supported the Union.