American experience. Reconstruction, the second Civil War. 4 of 4

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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. Ayers talks about increased taxation to expand government, decline in price of cotton as production increases, economic challenges and corruption.

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17 minutes

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Alexander Street

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