What amendments make up the "Reconstruction Era"? 1st, 2nd & 3rd 18th, 19th & 26th 13th, 14th &15th 25th, 28th & 29th

## Step 1The Reconstruction Era in the United States refers to the period following the Civil War, from 1865 to 1877. During this time, the federal government took steps to ensure the rights of the newly freed slaves and to reintegrate the Southern states into the Union.## Step 2The 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments to the U.S. Constitution were passed during this period. These amendments were significant in shaping the post-Civil War United States.## Step 3The 13th Amendment, ratified in 1865, abolished slavery throughout the United States.## Step 4The 14th Amendment, ratified in 1868, granted citizenship to all persons born or naturalized in the United States, including former slaves, and provided equal protection under the law.## Step 5The 15th Amendment, ratified in 1870, prohibited the denial of the right to vote based on race, color, or previous condition of servitude.## Step 6These amendments were crucial in the Reconstruction Era as they aimed to address the issues of slavery, citizenship, and voting rights for the newly freed slaves.