Why Is the Period from 1863 to 1877 Called the "Reconstruction

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Essay

Why is the period from 1863 to 1877 called the "Reconstruction" era? Describe the conditions that existed in the post-Civil War South that necessitated a reconstruction process.

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Definitions:

Vascular Cylinder

In eudicots, the tissues in the middle of a root, consisting of the pericycle and vascular tissues.

Root Hairs

Thin, hair-like extensions from the root of a plant that increase surface area for water and nutrient absorption.

Aboveground

Referring to the portion of a structure, plant, or other object that is visible or located above the surface of the soil.

Sclerenchyma Cells

Thick-walled, lignified plant cells that provide structural support and are typically found in regions of plants that are no longer expanding.