Southern leaders had no say in plans for reconstruction. Without representation critical issues involving the economy of the South could not be addressed. Newly freed slaves also had no where to go after being freed and the loss of slave labor had a negative effect on the agicultural economy the South was founded on.
Reconstruction hurt the north because the south had a large supply of cheap labor. They also had better climate allowing crops to grow for a longer period.
The South had developed a more balanced economy after Reconstruction
The South rejoined the union after reconstruction.
In what ways did self-serving individuals hurt the Reconstruction effort?
The South reverted to its racist ways following Reconstruction.
Reconstruction OR "The Era of Reconstruction"
Reconstruction was what the period of rebuilding the south was after the civil war.
Reconstruction OR "The Era of Reconstruction"
They were called Scalawags. They intended on supporting the South in Reconstruction. The ones who took advantage of the Reconstruction era were carpetbaggers.
How did Reconstruction benefit landowners in the agricultural economy of the South?
How did Reconstruction benefit landowners in the agricultural economy of the South?
reconstruction