According to the lesson, who suffered the most due to the lack of unity in the Federal government during the years of Reconstruction? A.)the president B.)Northerners C.)all people D.)businesspeople

C.) all people

The period after the American Civil War, known as Reconstruction (1865-1877), was a time when the United States grappled with reintegrating the Southern states into the Union and determining the status of African Americans. The lack of unity in the Federal government during these years affected various groups differently, but arguably, "all people" suffered due to the instability, violence, and political strife that characterized the era. While Presidents like Andrew Johnson and Ulysses S. Grant had their policies and leadership style affected, and while certain groups such as Northerners and businesspeople experienced their own sets of challenges, the entire nation felt the repercussions of a divided government. The most profound negative impacts were felt by the newly freed African Americans, who faced systemic discrimination and had their civil rights under constant threat due to lack of federal enforcement and support.