American experience. Reconstruction, the second Civil War. 3 of 5

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In the tumultuous years after the Civil War (1863-77), America grappled with how to rebuild itself, how to successfully bring the South back into the Union and how to bring former slaves into the life of the country. Topics include Tunis Campbell as a northerner and outside agitator, running for Georgia senate, Nathan Forrest organizes the Ku Klux Klan, expulsion of black legislators, Fan Butler.

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45 minutes

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Alexander Street

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