t of the nation. Soldiers fighting the war needed equipment such as uniforms, guns, boots and cannons. Their needs helped trigger the development of the textile, shoemaking and ammunitions industry.The ending of the Civil War abolished slavery and determined that "free labor" was the only kind of labor allowed. Thus the ending was revived with the beginning of the Reconstruction. The 14th Amendment was appealed, helping to turn blacks into official citizens of the United States. It also provided for national citizenship and forbade states from depriving citizens of equal protection of the law.There were still a number of questions that needed answers. Wouldslaves overused their powers, since Congress had granted them rights? The nation would face a challenge in the future. Next stop was the Reconstruction....
