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American experience. Reconstruction, the second Civil War. Interview with Ted Tunnell, historian, Virginia Commonwealth University. 1 of 5 /

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In the tumultuous years after the Civil War (1863-77), America grappled with how to rebuild itself, how to successfully bring the South back into the Union and how to bring former slaves into the life of the country. Topics discussed are Marshall Twitchell, United States Colored Troops, violence in...

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Other Authors: Deane, Elizabeth (Elizabeth K.) (Director, Producer), Garcia Rios, Patricia (Director, Producer)
Format: Video
Language:English
Language Notes:In English.
Published: Boston, MA : WGBH Educational Foundation, 2004.
Series:Academic Video Online
Subjects:
Reconstruction (U.S. history, 1865-1877)
Southern States > History > 1865-1877.
United States > Politics and government > 1865-1877.
United States > Race relations > 19th century.
États-Unis (Sud) > Histoire > 1865-1877.
États-Unis > Politique et gouvernement > 1865-1877.
États-Unis > Relations raciales > 19e siècle.
Politics and government.
Race relations.
Southern States.
United States.
1800-1899
Interview
interviews.
Interviews.
History.
Unedited footage.
Online Access:Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press)
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Summary:In the tumultuous years after the Civil War (1863-77), America grappled with how to rebuild itself, how to successfully bring the South back into the Union and how to bring former slaves into the life of the country. Topics discussed are Marshall Twitchell, United States Colored Troops, violence in Louisiana, Freedmen's Bureau, 40 Acres and the planters, James Madison Wells, meeting Adele Coleman.
Item Description:Title from resource description page (viewed September 12, 2017).
Physical Description:1 online resource (46 min.)
Playing Time:00:45:53