Learn
about a pivotal time in American history and its momentous effects on
civil rights in America in this enlightening title about Reconstruction.
Learn facts such as:
Reconstruction happened after the Civil War, when Southern states rejoined the USA
Laws known as “black codes” unfairly prevented African Americans from voting, traveling, and more
In 1870, Hiram Revels became the first African American US senator
Reconstruction
— the period after the Civil War — was meant to give newly freed Black
people the same rights as white people. And indeed there were monumental
changes once slavery ended — thriving new Black communities, the first
Black members in Congress, and a new sense of dignity for many Black
Americans. But this time of hope didn’t last long and instead, a deeply
segregated United States continued on for another hundred years. Find
out what went wrong in this fascinating overview of a troubled time.