The period in U.S. history known as Reconstruction was:

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Reconstruction was a period lasting from 1865 to 1877 immediately following the Civil War. Its goal was to rebuild the South and ensure the rights of freed slaves were protected. While some progress was made during Reconstruction, such as the establishment of the Freedmen's Bureau and the passing of the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments to the Constitution, it ultimately fell short of creating true equality for African Americans. The period after Reconstruction, known as the Jim Crow era, was marked by segregation, discrimination, and violence against African Americans, lasting well into the 20th century.

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