What was Reconstruction? / Smith, Sherri L

Explains what Reconstruction is, and examines the impact Reconstruction had on the lives of African Americans. Explores the legacy of Reconstruction through Jim Crow Laws, the rise of white supremacist beliefs, the migration of African Americans from the South to the North, and the civil rights movement. Includes black-and-white photographs and illustrations, timelines, maps, and additional resources.

"Reconstruction--the period after the Civil War--was meant to give newly freed Black people the same rights as white people. And indeed there were monumental changes once slavery ended. . . . But this time of hope didn't last long and instead, a deeply segregated United States continued on for another hundred years. Find out what went wrong in this fascinating overview of a troubled time"--Provided by publisher.