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]

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...

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.

A collection uses primary sources to explore the Transatlantic Slave Trade.

Article outlining the development of new thought, legislation, politics, and the Reconstruction plans in the South.

This lesson plan will result in imaginary Works Progress Administration (WPA) interviews similar to those found in American Life Histories: Manuscripts from the Federal Writers' Project, 1936-1940 of the Library of Congress that...

A collection of political cartoons from the 19th century by Thomas Nast. They provide insight into prevailing attitudes on Reconstruction, Chinese immigrants, Native Americans, slavery, and during the Gilded Era.

Choose the correct word from the drop down menu for each of the seventeen questions to determine your proficiency of the Reconstruction Era.

An overview of how Texas fared in the Civil War and during Reconstruction. Includes links to related videos and lesson plans.

Here, read a summary of the life and career of Andrew Jackson, the 7th U.S. President. Part of a larger site about Andrew Jackson's presidency.

After the Civil War and end of slavery, Americans had to decide how to integrate freed African Americans. Learn about the lives of African Americans from Reconstruction to the end of the prejudiced Jim Crow era. This collection includes...

Following the Civil War in the United States came an era of reconstruction. The men and women who were freed from slavery were suddenly stuck trying to sort out all of the freedoms as well as new responsibilities they were facing. The...

A brief explanation of Andrew Carnegie's role in the advancement of steel production.

Article introduces era of political and social reform known as Progressivism, in late 19th through early 20th Centuries.

Overview of the plight of Native Americans and government policy after Reconstruction in an era of expanding settlement in U.S.

This resource, a speech by Woodrow Wilson to Congress on April 8, 1913, gives a great review of how the United States transformed from from a rural country to an urban one. It includes a review of industrialization, new inventions,...

Overivew of the end of World War I, the Treaty of Versailles and the League of Nations.

Brief overview of G. W. Bush administration policy and the collapse of the Soviet Union effectively ending the Cold War.

Ouline of the changing scope of government involvement in the private sector beginning in 19th Century America Progressive Era and reaching its peak during Roosevelt's New Deal programs.

This personal site provides a wealth of ideas regarding the Civil War Era. Look for instructional activity ideas about the events leading up to the war, the Civil War, the Underground Railroad, and the Reconstruction Era.

Overview of the 1920s era clash in values in which religious fundamentalism flourished alongside literary and artistic movements of African-Americans and other American intellectuals.

This collection uses primary sources to explore blackface minstrelsy in modern America.

This site describes the industrialization plans implemented by Stalin. Examines the success and failures of each and how they were achieved. Information is laid out so that it is easy to access and understand.

Overview of Roosevelt administration U.S. foreign policy and the challenge to remain neutral in an era of expansionist totalitarian regimes of Italy, Germany and Japan.