In Munich and Bavaria, Fasching (as Carnival is called) begins on Epiphany (January 6), but in Cologne and the Rhineland it begins on November 11 at 11:11 AM. In France, it is celebrated only on the day before Ash Wednesday (thus Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday).
Reconstruction refers to the period, generally dated from 1865 to 1877, during which the nationâs laws and Constitution were rewritten to guarantee the basic rights of the former slaves, and biracial governments came to power throughout the defeated Confederacy.
The 1800s were a period of change for the United States. The nation was overwhelmed with a sense of nationalism. Additionally, we saw the advent of industrialization, the election of a pioneer for president, and vast fluctuations in the economy. The 1800s were also characterized as a period of change, or reform.