Reconstruction Unit Vocabulary
Vocabulary Word
Reconstruction
Definition
“REBUILD” – 12 years after the Civil War when former
Confederate States were brought back to the United
States (1865-1877)
Reconcile/Reconciliation
Forgiveness; to make up
Preservation
Saving; to keep in existence
Perspective
Point of view. The way a person feels about an event or
person
Amendment
A change to the Constitution (27 total)
Bureau
Government department or organization that is given a
specific job
Federal Troops
United States military soldiers
Hold Public Office
To have a government job
Aid
To help
Civil Liberties
Rights guaranteed to every citizen. These rights are
protected by the law
Segregation
The separation of people by race
Discrimination
To treat others differently or unfairly
Vocational Education
Education that teaches job skills