Reconstruction Era
Reconstruction was a time of rebuilding and healing a divided nation.
Black Codes of 1865
In 1865, southerners created Black Codes, which served as a way to control and inhibit the freedom of ex-slaves. Great work from Jessica McElrath, African-American History Guide.
In 1865, southerners created Black Codes, which served as a way to control and inhibit the freedom of ex-slaves. Great work from Jessica McElrath, African-American History Guide.
Reconstruction by Frederick Douglass
About's Classic Literature Guide, Esther Lombardi, has presented this article by Frederick Douglass. Read Douglass advice on how best to reconcile the Southern states back into the Union.
About's Classic Literature Guide, Esther Lombardi, has presented this article by Frederick Douglass. Read Douglass advice on how best to reconcile the Southern states back into the Union.
Confederate Immigration to Brazil
This article makes a very interesting claim concerning where many Confederates moved to after the Civil War: Brazil. Emperor Dom Pedro II of Brazil called for immigrants with farming experience and many Confederates answered the call.
This article makes a very interesting claim concerning where many Confederates moved to after the Civil War: Brazil. Emperor Dom Pedro II of Brazil called for immigrants with farming experience and many Confederates answered the call.
Life After the 13th Amendment
A detailed essay recounting the positive steps taken after the Civil War to gain rights for African-Americans. The essay recounts in large part the efforts of Frederick Douglass.
A detailed essay recounting the positive steps taken after the Civil War to gain rights for African-Americans. The essay recounts in large part the efforts of Frederick Douglass.
Reconstruction
From the Reconstruction page from the Confederate Military History Page. The warning is made in the beginning that it has a strong Southern slant (very un-politically correct). But it is still a well-done 12-part page.
From the Reconstruction page from the Confederate Military History Page. The warning is made in the beginning that it has a strong Southern slant (very un-politically correct). But it is still a well-done 12-part page.
Reconstruction, 1865-77
Another nice outline used as a study guide for the Stephen F. Austin. It covers the plans and policies for reconstruction for the Lincoln, Johnson and Grant Administrations, as well as the "Black Codes" and the Atlanta Compromise.
Another nice outline used as a study guide for the Stephen F. Austin. It covers the plans and policies for reconstruction for the Lincoln, Johnson and Grant Administrations, as well as the "Black Codes" and the Atlanta Compromise.
Reconstruction and Rights
The documents found on this page are speeches, debates and writings related to enfranchisment. These primary source documents provide a first-hand view of what the individuals involved in Reconstruction really thought.
The documents found on this page are speeches, debates and writings related to enfranchisment. These primary source documents provide a first-hand view of what the individuals involved in Reconstruction really thought.
Reconstruction Era Documents
Online e-texts and documents from the Reconstruction era. Find the writings of Booker T. Washington, W.E.B. Du Bois, Frederick Douglass and others.
Online e-texts and documents from the Reconstruction era. Find the writings of Booker T. Washington, W.E.B. Du Bois, Frederick Douglass and others.
Reconstruction in Georgia--A Bitter Peace
This site from Richard Irby for the North Georgia site gives a chronolgy of what Irby considers to be the three stages of reconstruction in Georgia.
This site from Richard Irby for the North Georgia site gives a chronolgy of what Irby considers to be the three stages of reconstruction in Georgia.
The Thirteenth Amendment and Commentary
This site offers the text of the Thirteenth Amendment and additional background on the hurdles it took to get this amendment passed. In addition, this article discusses Lincoln's motivation in writing the Emancipation Proclamation.
This site offers the text of the Thirteenth Amendment and additional background on the hurdles it took to get this amendment passed. In addition, this article discusses Lincoln's motivation in writing the Emancipation Proclamation.
Timeline of African-American History, 1852-1880
Nice timeline showing the important events for African-Americans from the Civil War through Reconstruction. This site offers a good overview but does not provide links to further information.
Nice timeline showing the important events for African-Americans from the Civil War through Reconstruction. This site offers a good overview but does not provide links to further information.
The Travails of Reconstruction
A brief overview of the problems encountered during Reconstruction is given. In addition this site offers primary source documents that give firsthand accounts detailing the travails of Reconstruction.
A brief overview of the problems encountered during Reconstruction is given. In addition this site offers primary source documents that give firsthand accounts detailing the travails of Reconstruction.