1863-1877

Chronicles the history of the Reconstruction that took place in the South in the years after the Civil War and discusses how society was affected by the rebuilding.

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

After his son helps him learn to write his name, Samuel T. Blow goes to the courthouse in his Southern town to cast his ballot on the first election day ever on which African-Americans were allowed to vote.

Traces the history of Reconstruction, from the end of the Civil War in 1865 to 1877, when federal troops were removed from the South.

Describes the role African-Americans played before and during the Civil War, the influence of the Underground Railroad, the effect of the abolition movement, and the enlistment of African-Americans into the Union Army.

Describes the experiences of African Americans in the South, from the Emancipation in 1863 to the 1954 Supreme Court decision that declared school segregation illegal.

A debate concerning the several reasons that prompted President Lincoln to issue the Emancipation Proclamation, freeing the slaves.

Examines the concept of abolitionism, a movement to end the system of slavery, looks at the role of abolitionism in the history of the United States, and discusses related people, court cases, and events.