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What was the main idea behind Reconstruction during the civil war?

To provide for a means of governance over the former Confederacy, to deal with the newly emancipated African Americans, and to reunite the north and south of the United States. The reconstruction era was known as an era of dark times for civil liberties, because it was the first institution of segregation that would last for almost one hundred years.


The 10 years after the civil war when the government tried to repair the south?

Reconstruction; in 1877, the US began removing Federal troops/administrators from the former Confederacy.


What was the attitude of the south towords the reconstruction?

The former states of the Confederacy had a huge negative view of the US's Reconstruction plans for the South. They believed that the US was getting "even" with them for the cause of the US Civil War.Wherever possible, Southerners evaded laws and regulations of the Reconstruction Era.


How many Arkansasans joined the Union army?

Approximately 30,000 Arkansans joined the Union Army during the Civil War. Many of these soldiers were former slaves or Union sympathizers who opposed the Confederacy. The participation of Arkansas troops in the Union Army reflected the state's divided loyalties during the conflict.


In what ways did the escaped of freed slaves help the union?

The escape of freed slaves significantly aided the Union by bolstering its manpower, as many former slaves enlisted in the Union Army, providing crucial support in the fight against the Confederacy. Their knowledge of the Southern landscape and military tactics also offered strategic advantages. Additionally, the escape of slaves undermined the Southern economy and labor force, weakening the Confederacy's war effort. Furthermore, their stories and contributions galvanized Northern support for the abolitionist cause and the Union’s overall mission.