reconstruction (1865-1876)

The period after the Civil War was a troubled time for the United States. Known as Reconstruction, the South, which had fought for its independence, was bitter. Former slaves were freed, made citizens, and granted the right to vote, but still faced terrible discrimination. Author Marsha Ziff highlights the people and events involved in this turbulent period, examining the frustration and the determination of African Americans as they began their journey out of the ruins of slavery and the Civil War toward freedom and equality.

An overview of the Civil War and Reconstruction eras, covering slavery, the Civil War and the Confederacy, and Black politics in the South.

Photographs and illustrations provide the history of the time period after the Civil War in the south, describing how freed slaves received few rights and attempts at reconstruction and reunification met with many obstacles.

A facsimile edition of the 1866 publication containing seventy-two poems on major campaigns, battles, and events of the Civil War, representing the author's first foray into the world of poetry.

Explores how Americans' memories and perceptions about the Civil War have changed throughout history, and discusses how the country's collective thoughts about the war have affected race relations.

"Discusses the Reconstruction period, 1865-1877, after the American Civil War, including the rebuilding of the South and the establishment of laws protecting the rights of African-Americans"--Provided by publisher.

Examines the Reconstruction and aftermath of the Civil War, covering the evolution of the Reconstruction, Lincoln's Ten Percent Plan, the Wade-Davis plan, Lincoln's assassination, and more.

Surveys key documents produced during the Reconstruction era, with forty primary source documents, each supported by a critical essay written by historians and teachers.

Explores the history of the Reconstruction Era, from 1865 through 1877.

Presents the history of the Reconstruction era that followed the U.S. Civil War. Discusses various government plans to reunite the country and to help former slaves with the transition to freedom.