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.
Foner points to several key turning points. Radical Reconstruction peaked during 1866-1868, as blacks saw the most gains under new radical Republican majorities (ex. passage of Civil Rights Act, 14th Amendment, impeachment of Andrew Johnson, meteoric ascent of the Union League in the South).