Discussion Post
• Describe the impact federal Reconstruction policy had on the former Confederacy, and on the ex-Confederates themselves.
• Explain the ways in which the newly freed slaves reshaped their lives after emancipation.
• What factors contributed to the end of Reconstruction in the 1870s, and which was most significant?
• Discuss to what extent Reconstruction should be considered a failure.
The response should include a reference list. Using one-inch margins, Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space and APA style of writing and citations.