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Using what you learned in this unit, what was the biggest challenge the nation faced in reconstruction, and
why was it the biggest challenge? (4-6 sentences)
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The biggest challenge the nation faced in reconstruction was abolishing slavery and letting past slaves have equal rights. The government made the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendment to abolish slavery and to help African Americans including past slaves to have equal rights. It was the biggest challenge because the south still did not agree with abolishing slavery. Groups like the Ku Klux Klan did not agree that African Americans should have rights. It was difficult to change rules and traditions that were unfair to African Americans especially when the south disagreed.

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The biggest challenge the nation faced during Reconstruction was abolishing slavery and ensuring equal rights for former slaves. The government enacted the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments to abolish slavery and provide African Americans with civil rights. This was the most significant challenge because many people in the South resisted these changes and continued to uphold discriminatory practices. Groups like the Ku Klux Klan actively fought against the recognition of African Americans’ rights. It was difficult to change long-standing rules and traditions that were unjust, particularly in a society where widespread opposition existed in the South.