American experience. Reconstruction, the second Civil War. 5 of 5
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. Foner talks about 1873 Depression and renewed opposition to Reconstruction, 1875 intimidation of black voters in Mississippi and collapse of Republican government, Civil Rights Act of 1875, social equality, the Compromise of 1877 and election of Hayes as president, the end of Reconstruction and its relevance today, Birth of a Nation.
Runtime
32 minutes
Series
Subjects
Geography
Genre
Database
Alexander Street
Direct Link
Similar Films
American experience. The abolitionists. Part 1 of 4
American experience. Stonewall uprising. Part 1
American experience. Freedom riders. 3 of 3
American experience. Freedom riders. 3 of 3
American experience. The murder of Emmett Till. 2 of 2
Shaping America. Reconstructing the nation. Lesson 25
American experience. Jubilee Singers. 2 of 3
Freedom Seekers
American experience. The abolitionists. Part 3 of 4
American experience. 1964. Part 5 of 6
American experience. Eyes on the prize. Season 2, Episode 5
American experience. Freedom riders. 2 of 3
American experience. John Brown's holy war. 2 of 3
American experience. John Brown's holy war. 2 of 5
American experience. Freedom riders. 1 of 3