What happened during the reconstruction period of the us?

The Reconstruction period in the U.S. occurred from 1865 to 1877, following the Civil War. It aimed to reintegrate the Southern states into the Union and address the rights of newly freed African Americans. Key achievements included the passage of the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments, which abolished slavery, granted citizenship, and ensured voting rights, respectively. However, Reconstruction faced significant opposition, leading to the rise of Jim Crow laws and systemic racism, ultimately ending with the Compromise of 1877, which withdrew federal troops from the South.