Digital History
Digital History: America's Reconstruction: Rights and Power
This resource provides information about Reconstruction, the United States Government, slavery, and civil rights.
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Texas State Library and Archives Commission: About Texas: Reconstruction Acts: 1867
The text of the Reconstruction Acts of 1867. Section one establishes military districts in the South.
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.
The History Place
The History Place: Impeachment of Andrew Johnson
A clear explanation of the events that led to the trial and impeachment of Andrew Johnson. Included are the articles of impeachment.
Other
Reconstructing the South: First Reconstruction Act, 1867
The text of the first Reconstruction Act providing for the government of the former Confederate states by placing them in military districts.