1863-1877

Original source documents are woven into a narrative providing the experiences and points of view of former slaves during the long process of Reconstruction following the Civil War.

Chronicles the lives and hardships of various African American families who were forced to endure the difficulties of slavery, the Civil War, and Reconstruction. Discusses how these people eventually found justice and features full-color and black-and-white images throughout.

Researches the character of slavery, new freedom and racial relationships on both African-Americans and whites of the Reconstruction period.

Photos, prints, and documents describe the black contribution to the American Civil War.

Treemonisha, the daughter of freed slaves in the post-Civil War South, gets an education and devotes herself to lifting her people out of poverty and ignorance. Based on an opera by Scott Joplin.

Text and accompanying photographs recount the life and military career of Robert Gould Shaw, leader of the first black Civil War regiment.

Examines important accomplishments and events in the history of African-Americans with a focus on the American Civil War and Reconstruction. Includes short biographies of notable men and women, a glossary, a list of related Internet sites, and other resources.

Describes the Civil War and its implications for African-Americans.

Photographs and text explore the African American struggle from 1954 to 1968, exploring the events that impacted the civil rights movement and profiling key figures from the era.

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