1. Describe the social and political changes that former slaves faced in the American south during the period known as Reconstruction (1865-1877). Please give three examples of some of these changes. 2. Describe the two phases of reconstruction. What were the major provisions of each phase

Many Social, Political, and Economic changes take place during the Reconstruction period and explained a follow:

Explanation:

The period of reconstruction happened right after the Civil War ended. Abraham Lincoln felt that there is a need to unite the nation, So he started planning for the reconstruction of the South. He was of the view that slavery should be prohibited.

Many Social, Political, and Economic changes take place during the Reconstruction period. This period is also known as the Second American Revolution.

The Social changes which occurred at that time were 3.5 million slaves freed.They got equal status with their owners.To control the white KKK was organized.Black codes were passed.

Political changes which had taken place during the Reconstruction period was

Blacks started winning seats at all government levels.

Hiram Rhodes Revels took the old seat of Jefferson Davis.

Moreover, slavery met its end with the progress of the 13th amendment.

Lincoln was assassinated, and Andre Johnson becomes the president. He inaugurated in this era. That’s why this period is known as Presidential Reconstruction. He planned the way new state government would be shaped. This government gave a free hand to manage the affairs and eradicated slavery rejected secessions, and revoked the Confederate debt. The government enacted the black codes in return. They have to sign the labor contract on a yearly base. African Americans resisted this idea. Johnson rejected the civil bill. His stubborn behavior ruptured the relation with Congress.

Civil Rights Act became law and became the first legislation in American history over the president’s veto. And then the Federal government held responsible for equal rights in America.

The 2nd phase was Radical Reconstruction, in which voters renounced the policies of Johnson. The Reconstruction Acts South divided into five military districts, disregard of color and race. In 1870 all states were under the control of the Republication party. Carpetbaggers and  Scalawags made the Republican.

Reconstruction helped the blacks restore their values and religion and helped them make secure between their families. Ku Klux Klan was a terrorist organization assassinated by the people asking for their rights against the whites. In 1871 administration took legal action against this organization.

The continental congress made the federal government weak when it drew up the Articles of Confederations of the following:
* Created limited to the Central Government
*It had only just one branch
*Congress couldn't regulate trade, or tax so they had to ask the states