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Texas State Library and Archives Commission

Texas State Library and Archives Commission: The 1860s: Reconstruction

For Students 3rd - 8th
Here is an article on the Reconstruction, which touches briefly on several issues that arose during this period, specifically in Texas: President Johnson's Reconstruction plan, assimilation and rights of freed slaves, the 13th and 14th...
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Texas State Library and Archives Commission

Texas State Library and Archives Commission: The 1860s: The Civil War and the End of Slavery

For Students 9th - 10th
What is the origin of the Texas holiday Juneteenth? Here is a brief article on how this day is connected to the Emancipation Proclamation and the freeing of slaves in the South.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Us History: 1865 1898: Life After Slavery for African Americans

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about life after slavery for African Americans.