Ducksters
Ducksters: Kids History: Civil War Reconstruction
On this website, students explore the reconstruction of the South after the Civil War. Learn about the efforts made to admit the southern states back into the Union.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Reconstruction Era
Covers the Reconstruction of the South after the Civil War from 1865-1877.
The History Cat
The History Cat: Reconstruction Era
Describes what the South was like after the Civil War ended. Many places were in ruins and people were desperately poor with many being homeless. Social structures had collapsed now that slaves had been freed. The Reconstruction era...
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: The Divided South
Overview of the challenges African Americans in the South faced and attempts to overcome the rising issues of discrimination and segregation after Reconstruction.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Ap Us History: 1844 1877: Reconstruction: The Compromise of 1877
Discusses the Compromise of 1877 which gave the presidency to Rutherford B. Hayes and signaled the end of Reconstruction in the South. As a result of this act, federal troops withdrew from the South, and Jim Crow laws were passed by...
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: The End of Reconstruction
Overview of the gains, corruption and ongoing conflict in the South during the later stages of Reconstruction.
Library of Congress
Loc: After Reconstruction: Problems of African Americans
After reading a collection of primary texts, students will identify problems facing African Americans in the South following Reconstruction and propose solutions to those problems. In addition to providing guidelines for teachers leading...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Ap Us History: 1865 1898: The Compromise of 1877
Explains how the Compromise of 1877 settled the contested 1876 presidential election, declaring Rutherford B. Hayes the winner while agreeing to withdraw federal troops from the South. This paved the way for the South to enact Jim Crow...
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: The Civil War and New Patterns of American Politics
Overview of the new political patterns which developed as a result of the Civil War and Reconstruction.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: The British Move South
Brief overview of the Revolutionary War in the South including campaigns of Savannah, Charleston and the significant battle at Cowpens, South Carolina.
University of Groningen
American History: Essays: Colonization in Texas: Cultivation of Cotton and Wheat
Discusses the cotton economy in the Lower and Upper South of Texas in the 1800s, and the role transportation played in its growth, or lack thereof in some regions. Wheat was more widely grown in the Upper South where the yeomen farmed.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Agriculture Rules the South
The essay describes the devlopment of the Southern colonies as agricultural centers and the cultural aspects associated with rural, agricultural life.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Nullification Crisis
This resource explains the conflict between Jackson and the state of South Carolina over the state's right to nullify federal tariffs. This conflict almost brought armed conflict between the federal government and the state.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Lands of Promise
Outline about the promising economic times of an expanding America during the 1800s, including changes taking place in New England, the South, the Midwest and West.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Presidency of Ronald Reagan
This site provides an extensive history of Reagan's administration including information on his presidential campaign, domestic policies, foreign policies, and domestic and international events of his presidency.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Presidential Reconstruction
After the death of Abraham Lincoln, Andrew Johnson was responsible for implementing Reconstruction in the South after the Civil War. Read about his views on African-Americans, and the leniency he offered Confederate leaders and soldiers....
Country Studies US
Country Studies: The End of Reconstruction
The end of Reconstruction brought about the end of military occupation in the South, but ushered in discriminatory practices against the newly freed black population. Read about why that happened and the future consequences.
PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: The Rise and Fall of Jim Crow: Hayes Tilden Election
Read about the contested election of 1876. Was it decided behind close doors and with an understanding that Reconstruction would be ended in the South? Were votes fraudulently thrown out?
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Documenting Brown: The Fourteenth Amendment
The background essay provided in this lesson plan on the later ramifications of the 14th Amendment explains the Congressional legislation of all types during Reconstruction. Click on the 'View' button to read the Amendment.
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Ulysses S. Grant: Domestic Affairs
A very good look at the many parts of domestic affairs in the Grant administration. Grant dealt with Reconstruction, the Panic of 1873, a revamping of the government's relationship with Native Americans, and several scandals that did not...
A&E Television
History.com: Black History Milestones
A detailed account of the history of African Americans is presented in this article. Divided by main topics or periods of time, the coming of slavery to America is the first focus. Followed by plantation life and escapes to freedom and...
University of North Carolina
Unc: The Church in the Southern Black Community
These historically significant primary documents trace the evolution of the church in the black south into a significant part of the community.
PBS
Pbs: Commanding Heights the Battle for the World Economy
A huge site dedicated to an understanding of the current global economic system. Includes the history, forces, values and perceptions that have shaped the world's economy. A comprehensive resource that includes a detailed economic report...
University of Groningen
American History: Essays: The Iron Horse: North and South
From a lengthy essay on the history of the railroad in the United States. This section describes how the debate over where to place the transcontinental railroad line - in the North or in the South - began to take shape. It began with...