Gain insight into the challenges and opportunities of post-Civil War America with this thought-provoking essay by Annie Marion MacLean. Drawing on her experience as a social worker and reformer, MacLean identifies some of the key issues facing the country as it strives to rebuild and renew itself. From race relations to women's rights to economic inequality, MacLean tackles the tough questions with wisdom and compassion.

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