In your own words describe how historian H. W. brands described the reconstruction Era.

One way to look at Reconstruction is to move the war between the North and the South from the battlefield to the political sphere. White Southern frustration contributes to increased crime, and it is apparent that the days of Reconstruction are numbered.

they bring people together to achieve control of the government

basically choosinng what sets in   congress and presdicny this is to keepthe antion hole and so it can last because wiht out authority it wouldnt last a week

possession of power

exercising of power

class and power