1865-1877

"This concise history delves into the constitutional, political, and social issues behind Reconstruction to provide a lucid and original account of a historical moment that left an indelible mark on American social fabric"--Provided by publisher.

"Offers 12 different views on post-Civil War America. Each page explores what happened during Reconstruction and how it affected different people, and includes interesting sidebars, questions to consider, and historical images."--Provided by publisher.

During the Reconstruction era, the United States attempted to rebuild itself after the end of both slavery and the Civil War. Despite some successes by Congress to secure the rights for newly freed African Americans through civil rights acts and constitutional amendments, racial conflicts plagued the South. Northerners believed the only way to resolve this was to leave the Southerners to manage their own affairs. In 1877, President Rutherford B. Hayes withdrew federal troops from the South, officially ending Reconstruction. The consequences of this, however, would echo throughout U.S. history, ushering in decades of Jim Crow laws and segregation. In this book, students will read primary-source materials from presidents, congressmen, white Northerners and Southerners, and African Americans.

"Describes Reconstruction in the Southern US states after the Civil War and resistance to the reforms, leading to the rise of Jim Crow laws"--Provided by publisher.

A book for middle school students about the Reconstruction that followed the Civil War.

Examines the events after the Civil War, known as reconstruction, and the challenges faced by politicians in rebuilding the Union. Discusses the early stages of bringing civil rights to recently freed slaves, and provides a broad overview of the challenges and successes of rebuilding the nation with different racial and federal government priorities. Includes a timeline, a glossary, maps, archival images, and resources for further information.

"Presents an account of the post-Civil War Reconstruction Era. Explores the conflict over slavery; the complications and consequences of government policies enacted during Reconstruction; Jim Crow laws and segregation; the legacy of Reconstruction and the promise of racial equality. Includes a narrative, biographies, primary sources, chronology, glossary, bibliography, and index"--Provided by publisher.

"The Reconstruction era was about uniting a country and its people after a terrible war. It was a turbulent time. There was violence, racism, and injustice. But, there were also steps taken toward equality. Barriers were broken and dreams were realized. It was both a frustrating and an exciting time in American history"--Back cover.

Chronicles the experiences John Muir had in 1867 when he walked from Indiana, across the southeastern United States to the Gulf coast.