This is a question that has been tossed around for years,  Would the South had suffered so much in the reconstruction or would the situation have been better?  You will do some research to write a paper in our five paragraph format to decide for yourself. Read the source I have provided.  Find one additional source for yourself.

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Introduction

Describe how reconstruction happened?

Describe how reconstruction would have been different if Linclon had lived?

Conclusion, what is your opinion about what would have been best for the South?