Reconstructing the Nation

When the Civil War ended, there was hope that this "second American Revolution" would provide a new birth of freedom for the American people. As we assess the successes and failures of Recon... Read allWhen the Civil War ended, there was hope that this "second American Revolution" would provide a new birth of freedom for the American people. As we assess the successes and failures of Reconstruction, we consider why the Reconstruction era ended with a revolution only half-accomp... Read allWhen the Civil War ended, there was hope that this "second American Revolution" would provide a new birth of freedom for the American people. As we assess the successes and failures of Reconstruction, we consider why the Reconstruction era ended with a revolution only half-accomplished.