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Two accomplishments of reconstruction government were that they built public schools for both white and black children and many states gave women the right to own property. They rebuilt railroads telegraph lines, bridges, and roads. Also, cotton production was growing as much as it was in 1860.
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What were the two phases of the Reconstruction period?
1.)The Presidential Reconstruction2.)Radical Reconstruction
As white southerners regained control of state governments what did they began to do?
compensate former slaves
Why did reconstruction governments increase taxes after the civil war?
Because after reconstruction they needed to rebuild the south so they had to increase the taxes. That way the government can rebuild the ruined land....im not sure about this answer though...thats what i think :(
How did republicans gain control of southern state governments during reconstruction?
all southern african american men could vote.
How did the reconstruction end?
republicans began to loose control of southern state governments to the democratic party, and also began to loose power in the north. Also after grant was reelected in 1872 financial and political scandals in his administration upset voters.
