The Reconstruction Era was all about creating a new society, one that was more equal and just for all. The 13th Amendment to the Constitution, which abolished slavery, was a huge step forward. But, was it enough to create a truly fair society?
Imagine you're playing a game of Jenga, and you're trying to rebuild the tower after it's been knocked down. That's kind of what the United States was trying to do during the Reconstruction Era. They were trying to rebuild the country, but it was a fragile process.