Unit 1.1 DB: Reconstruction

 Analyze the effectiveness of Postbellum policies by explaining if Reconstruction succeeded or failed in the areas of Economics – including the rebuilding of the southern economy and improving the economic status of freedman, and Politics – including the unification the North and South, restoring southern loyalty to the Union, and establishing political rights for African Americans. Make sure to include examples to support your claims of success or failure and cite all sources used to develop your answer.