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University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: Radical Reconstruction

For Students 9th - 10th
Article outlining the development of new thought, legislation, politics, and the Reconstruction plans in the South.
Activity
Other

H Net Reviews: Reconstruction in Microcosm: The 1866 New Orleans Race Riot [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A review of the book, "An Absolute Massacre: The New Orleans Race Riot of July 30, 1866" by James G. Hollandsworth, Jr. Discusses the political and racial implications of the actions in New Orleans during early Reconstruction.
PPT
Tom Richey

Tom Richey: Reconstruction Goes South 1867 1877

For Students 9th - 10th
So we've reconstructed, now what? A slideshow which illustrates what happens in the southern United States following the Civil War Reconstruction.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Rebuilding the Old Order

For Students 5th - 8th
Reconstruction in the South engendered corruption, greed, a poor economy, and a backlash against the idea of allowing freed slaves to take part in political and civic life. Read about the formation of paramilitary groups who attempted to...
Handout
Tennessee Historical Society

Tennessee Encyclopedia: Memphis Race Riot of 1866

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief article outlining reasons for the anger and frustration of many whites in the Memphis area after the Civil War which resulted in the Memphis Race Riot.