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Historical Boys' Clothing: The American Civil War: Reconstruction
Outlines the major programs of the Reconstruction period after the Civil War, and the discrimination that African Americans faced, such as from the Black Codes and the Ku Klux Klan. Also discusses the amendments made to the Constitution...
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Texas State Library and Archives Commission: The 1860s: Reconstruction
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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Learning on Line: Lincoln's Reconstruction Plan
Part of a larger project about Abraham Lincoln as president, this page discusses the Reconstruction plans put forth by Lincoln, the Congress, and Andrew Johnson. Student comparison activity is included. Author is gifted education teacher...
Ducksters
Ducksters: Quiz: Civil War Reconstruction for Kids
History Questions: Reconstruction Quiz, Test, and WebQuest
History Teacher
Historyteacher.net: Reconstruction: Quiz (1)
12-question multiple choice question quiz tests your comprehension of post-Civil War reconstruction.
History Teacher
Historyteacher.net: Reconstruction: Quiz (2)
Take this 11-question multiple choice quiz to assess your understanding of the Reconstruction period. Quiz is immediately scored throughout.
History Teacher
Historyteacher.net: Reconstruction: Quiz (5)
Choose the correct word from the drop down menu for each of the seventeen questions to determine your proficiency of the Reconstruction Era.
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.
Stanford University
Sheg: Document Based History: Reading Like a Historian: Radical Reconstruction
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students use primary source documents to investigate central historical questions. In this investigation students read speeches by Thaddeus Stevens and Andrew Johnson in order to explore why the Radical...
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: Reconstruction State by State
Select any US state to learn about how the Civil War affected the agriculture and economy of that state.
University of Groningen
American History: Documents: The Wade Davis Manifesto August 5 1864
View the complete text of the Wade-Davis Manifesto which describes a bill proposed for the reconstruction of the South. The bill passed both houses but was then vetoed by President Lincoln.
Constitutional Rights Foundation
Constitutional Rights Foundation: John Dewey and the Reconstruction of American Democracy
Article and activity on the ideas and philosophy of John Dewey in which students critique Dewey's methods and evaluate the relevancy of his ideas for American democracy today.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Primary Source Set: The Freedmen's Bureau
This collection uses primary sources to explore the history, successes, and failures of the Freedmen's Bureau during Reconstruction.
Library of Congress
Loc: African American Odyssey: Reconstruction and Its Aftermath
From the Library of Congress, this resource documents the course of post-Civil War, post-slavery life for black Americans. Topics include education, constitutional amendments, voting rights and the many challenges African Americans faced...
Digital History
Digital History: The Problem of Reconstruction [Pdf]
How does a country put itself back together after a civil war? Read about the problems with the destruction of the Southern economy and land, the recognition of former slaves as freedmen, and the ways to bring the Southern states back...
Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations
Food and Agriculture Org.: Tsunami Reconstruction
The waves have retreated, but what lies in the destruction zone and how do people put their lives back together? The Food and Agriculture arm of the UN lists updates on the reconstruction going after the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Reconstruction Era
Covers the Reconstruction of the South after the Civil War from 1865-1877.
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.
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Alabama.gov: Reconstruction
Learn facts about life in the state of Alabama after the Civil War.
Virtual Museum of Canada
Virtual Museum of Canada: The Commissariat 3 D Reconstruction Project: Ottawa's Rideau Canal
Following the War of 1812, Canada realized it needed to find a water route between Montreal and the Great Lakes that was safer than using the St. Lawrence River. As a result, Ottawa's Rideau Canal and its 47 lock system were developed....
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...
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The Museum of Reconstructions: The Acropolis of Athens
See the amazing abilities of computer technology at work! Digitally reconstructed are two ancient Greek structures: The Acropolis and The Delight of Re. View computerized renderings of what these buildings would have looked like in...
George Mason University
Chnm: Reconstruction Era
The Republican actions during Reconstruction are summarized in this site from the Center for History and New Media.
Social Studies Help Center
Social Studies Help Center: The Freedmen After Reconstruction Came to an End
This page helps the student put the grandfather clause (and poll tax and literacy test) in the perspective of the reconstruction time period.
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