Reconstruction was based on rebuilding the South after the American Civil War (1861-1865); it impacted social economic, and political issues. ... After the civil war, South cities were seriously destroyed in 1865, and North cities were not affected. ... The bureau achieved great success after the Civil War. ... It made the North believe that the war was fought in vain. ... During the Civil War, Charles Summer pushed for the emancipation of the slaves and introduced the 13th Amendment to the Senate in 1864. ...

• Word Count: 1376
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

The American presence began to grow throughout Mexico and it grew even stronger after the U.S civil war. ... He was the Pres. ... Utilitarianism was the North's argument against slavery. ... During, the Mexican Civil War, Mexicans failed to pay back their debts. ... Now they wanted to expand their land holdings north. ...

• Word Count: 2200
• Approx Pages: 9
• Grade Level: High School

In the North, families were larger due to lower children fatality. ... Number of unmarried American women during Pre-civil war period began go increase as attitude towards marriage had changed. ... One of the worst aspects of slavery was rape. ... Slavery was deeply incorporated into Southern culture, where mistresses' work was to supervise all the work done by slaves. ... They hated slavery due to the immense amount of effort needed to provide housing, clothing and taking care of a sick slave. ...

• Word Count: 2277
• Approx Pages: 9
• Grade Level: High School

I know that you have pre-determined to shed my blood, why then all this mockery of a trial?" ... One Virginia slaveholder was quoted as saying, "It is a pity, but slavery and tyranny must go together." ... Most slaves had more success in winning their freedom by escaping north into free states or South into Florida or Mexico. ... Many blacks were returned to slavery by slave catchers. ... This oppression continued up to the Civil War and in some respects continues today. ...

• Word Count: 1791
• Approx Pages: 7
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

The Native Indians quickly became extinct, and black slaves were imported from Africa; the distinct ways of the pre-Columbian colony became a mystery. ... The institution of slavery continued, and even more African slaves were imported. ... Civil war broke out between the south, under General Petion, and the north, under Henry Christophe. ... The civil war ceased. ... Slavery was long from forgotten. ...

• Word Count: 2441
• Approx Pages: 10
• Grade Level: High School