How did the reconstruction hurt and help the south?

On the negative side, however, Reconstruction led to great resentment and even violence among Southerners. ... Further, by the end of Reconstruction, Southern Democrats, calling themselves 'Redeemers,' had taken back political control and were using it to deprive African Americans of their newly-gained rights. I

Explanation:

Among the other achievements of Reconstruction were the South's first state-funded public school systems, more equitable taxation legislation, laws against racial discrimination in public transport and accommodations and ambitious economic development programs (including aid to railroads and other enterprises).

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