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Ducksters: Quiz: Civil War Reconstruction for Kids
History Questions: Reconstruction Quiz, Test, and WebQuest
Lin and Don Donn
Lin and Don Donn: u.s. History Lessons: Civil War
This personal site provides a wealth of ideas regarding the Civil War Era. Look for lesson ideas about the events leading up to the war, the Civil War, the Underground Railroad, and the Reconstruction Era.
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Kid Info: History of the Civil War and the Reconstruction Era
Looking to become an expert on the Civil War and the Reconstruction Era? If so, then this is the perfect site for you! It is packed with links to learn about the battles of the Civil War, artillery used, Generals of the Civil War, and...
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University of Western Georgia: Reconstruction in the South
An excellent distillation of the many issues addressed in the Reconstruction period in the South in the twelve years after the end of the Civil War.
Library of Congress
Loc: African American Odyssey: Reconstruction and Its Aftermath
Part of a virtual exhibit by the Library of Congress, this site details the effects of the Civil War and Reconstruction on the newly freed slaves. It contains photographs of artwork and a map from the period.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Primary Source Set: Secession of the Southern States
This collection uses primary sources to explore the secession of southern states from the United States prior to the Civil War.
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W.e.b. Du Bois: Black Reconstruction in America 1860 1880
In this article, the book Black Reconstruction in America by W.E.B. Du Bois is reviewed by Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor. This book was written to convey the experiences of African Americans during and after the Civil War, which other history...
National Humanities Center
National Humanities Center: Teacher Serve: Reconstruction and the Formerly Enslaved
What are the "big questions" of Reconstruction? Article provides an overview of the Reconstruction period when Americans debated rights and the nature of freedom and equality. It focuses on who was an American and how citizenship should...
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Socialist Worker: The Reconstruction Era
Article explores Reconstruction in the post-Civil War South specifically the second phase known as Radical Reconstruction when the federal government attempted to enforce political rights for freed Blacks. [April 20, 2012]
History Teacher
Historyteacher.net: Reconstruction: Quiz (1)
12-question multiple choice question quiz tests your comprehension of post-Civil War reconstruction.
Digital History
Digital History: The Problem of Reconstruction [Pdf]
How does a country put itself back together after a civil war? Read about the problems with the destruction of the Southern economy and land, the recognition of former slaves as freedmen, and the ways to bring the Southern states back...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Us History: 1844 1877: Quiz 3
A quick comprehension check over Reconstruction and issues during the Civil War.
Then Again
Then Again: Web Chron: Reconstruction Era
A short timeline on the main events of the period of Reconstruction from 1865 to 1897. A few of the events are clickable and can be followed for additional information.
Texas State Historical Association
Texas State Historical Association: Reconstruction
Detailed analysis of how Reconstruction unfolded in Texas after the Civil War, and the many problems and sources of conflict that arose.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Radical Reconstruction
Article outlining the development of new thought, legislation, politics, and the Reconstruction plans in the South.
Teaching American History
Teaching American History: Document Library: Civil Rights Act of 1866
Read the complete text of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, which set out guarantees for citizenship in post-Civil War America as well as the punishments for those who tried to obstruct these guarantees.
University of Virginia
University of Virginia Library: The Valley of the Shadow
Analyze the Civil War through a multitude of primary source documents. This comprehensive site chronicles the Civil War in Virginia from its roots to the battles, and finally the consequences of this divisive war. Read letters and...
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: Reconstruction: Northerners in the South
A fascinating firsthand account from the perspective of a carpetbagger and Civil War veteran. This veteran describes the roles he played in the Reconstruction process, his efforts to fit into Southern society, and Southern attitudes...
Virginia History Series
Virginia History Series: Virginia State History Reconstruction to 1900 [Pdf]
Much of Virginia was devastated after the Civil War so a period of rebuilding commenced. Follow Reconstruction through the different plans, the effects on African-Americans and the South. This slideshow has pictures,charts, and maps to...
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: The Battle Over Reconstruction
In this Curriculum Unit, students will consider "The Battle Over Reconstruction" in 3 Lessons. The unit also includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the resource tab.
Tom Richey
Tom Richey: Radical Reconstruction 1867 1877
An illustrative slideshow will assist those studying the plans of reconstruction which surfaced in the years following the Civil War.
Stanford University
Sheg: Document Based History: Reading Like a Historian: Radical Reconstruction
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students use primary source documents to investigate central historical questions. In this investigation students read speeches by Thaddeus Stevens and Andrew Johnson in order to explore why the Radical...
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Reconstruction Era
Covers the Reconstruction of the South after the Civil War from 1865-1877.
Curated OER
Etc: Post Civil War United States, 1865 1892
A map of the United States after the American Civil War showing political facts, boundaries, and conflicts regarding the post-Civil War reconstruction (1865-1892).
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