reconstruction (1865-1876)

Examines the origins of Reconstruction during the Civil War, explores how African-American and white Southerners responded to defeat and the destruction of slavery, and examines the policies of Reconstruction governments and the reasons for their overthrow.

Presents an overview of post-Civil War America, and describes the events that the United States took to restore the South to the Union, politically and socially, after it seceded. Includes time line and glossary.

Inflamed passions on both sides of the slavery debate inspired fervent rhetoric, much of which is reflected in the primary source documents interspersed with the text in this thought-provoking volume, which chronicles the events of the American Civil War and the Reconstruction period that followed.

A study of President Johnson's public life and achievements as the man who succeeded Lincoln to the presidency in a time of political upheaval.

Uses documents, narrative, and illustrations to recount the history of the Reconstruction, as the government and people worked to recover from the Civil War.

Traces the career of Charles Hays, former slaveholder and confederate soldier, who embraced the Republican party and the rights of freedom.

Chronicles how Americans responded to the changes unleashed by the Civil War and the end of slavery.

Profiles twenty-five notable men and women who lived during the Reconstruction era, a period that ranged from the end of the Civil War to the inauguration of President Rutherford B. Hayes in 1877, including political leaders, authors, social activists, scientists, and others.

Explores the impact the Civil War had on America, discussing the political, social, and economic struggles the nation faced after the war ended.

Contains 245 alphabetically arranged entries that provide information about the Civil War and Reconstruction, covering battles, cultural and social issues, the economy, health and welfare, ideologies, legislative landmarks, the military, politics, and prominent individuals.