Posted: November 8th, 2016

What was the purpose of Reconstruction? Why did the North feel it was necessary to institute this program?

Answer the following in your paper:
o What was the purpose of Reconstruction? Why did the North feel it was necessary to institute this program?
o Did the North experience any challenges while enforcing Reconstruction? What eventually led to the failure of this program?
o Do you think Reconstruction would have been more successful if Lincoln had lived and been in control?