Bibliograph

What was Reconstruction?, by Sherri L. Smith ; illustrated by Tim Foley

Type

Label

What was Reconstruction?, by Sherri L. Smith ; illustrated by Tim Foley

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (page 108)

Illustrations

platesillustrations

Index

no index present

Intended audience

Ages 8-12, Penguin Workshop

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

What was Reconstruction?

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

by Sherri L. Smith ; illustrated by Tim Foley

Series statement

What was?An official WHO HQ book

Summary

"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"--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

What was Reconstruction? -- The end of slavery -- Lincoln's plan -- A blaze of glory -- New President, new plan -- The same old south -- The first Americans -- The fight for freedom -- Radical reconstruction -- The rise of redemption -- Dark days -- Legacy -- Timelines

Target audience

pre adolescent

Classification