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. Tunnell discusses the life of Marshall Twitchell, rise and fall of Red River Parish, The White League, disputed election and violence in Colfax, attacks on Red River Parish.

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49 minutes

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Alexander Street

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