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Following the American Civil War, the primary goal of the Reconstruction era (1865-1877) was to accomplish which of the following?

A Expand American territory through new acquisitions.
B Rebuild the Southern economy and integrate former slaves into society.
C Establish new international alliances to prevent future wars.
D Promote industrialization in the Western territories.

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Reconstruction aimed to readmit the Confederate states into the Union, physically and economically rebuild the war-torn South, and address the legal and social status of newly freed African Americans, particularly regarding their civil rights.

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