Paragraph Life During the Civil War and Reconstruction- Describe life during both

Paragraph Life During the Civil War and Reconstruction-
Describe life during both of these periods, putting more focus on the Reconstruction Era.
What role did African Americans, both slaves and freemen, play in the Civil War for the North and the South?
Who were some of the leading African American figures?
Compare their role in this war versus the American Revolution. Analyze the specific changes to the legal and civil freedoms of African Americans after the abolishment of slavery. Discuss the challenges faced by African Americans during the reconstruction period.

Please make full paragraph and answer all questions above.