Although no unified definition exists, there is broad agreement on three components of empathy (Decety, Jackson 2004): 1  An affective response to another person. This response often entails sharing that person's emotional state, but not always.  A cognitive capacity to take the perspective of the other person.
The Reconstruction Era: 1865-1877. After the Civil War, the Union embarked on a journey known as Reconstruction. During this period, the country struggled with efforts to readmit the southern states into the Union. These flashcards review some of the main people, places, and events of this time period.
Sun, 1864-07-31. On this date we remember Reconstruction, the historic period that began during and after the American Civil War. One of the most controversial and misunderstood eras in American history, Reconstruction witnessed far-reaching changes in the country's political and social life.The United States government for the first time assumed the basic responsibility for defining and protecting American civil rights.ne of the most controversial and misunderstood eras in American history, Reconstruction witnessed far-reaching changes in the country's political and social life. The United States government for the first time assumed the basic responsibility for defining and protecting American civil rights.