history discussing small paper(300-500words)

So this is a short discussion paper. I need by 10/18 by 6 pm at night. This discussion question is: 

 Reconstruction (in terms of equality) ultimately failed, but it put liberty and freedom on the national agenda. Describe some of the positive advances of Reconstruction utilizing the textbook (with page numbers) and how this week’s primary source reflected the temporary nature of Reconstruction ideals 

I will give to my rubric, how to properly cite, our sample and the source link. Please do a good citation.