American experience. Reconstruction, the second Civil War. 1 of 4
Description
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 the importance of Reconstruction in American History, changing identities, William T. Sherman, economic loss to slaveholders, Sherman's March, devastation to infrastructure across the south, Kate Stone, the south as an advanced and rich society for white people, whites thinking God is punishing them, the sight of black soldiers.
Runtime
45 minutes
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Geography
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Alexander Street
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