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1863 – 1877
Reconstruction was the period after the American Civil War when the Southern states were rebuilt and reintegrated into the Union. This era saw significant efforts to grant rights to formerly enslaved people, including the passage of the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments, which abolished slavery, granted citizenship, and secured voting rights. Despite these advancements, Reconstruction faced many challenges, including resistance from the South and the rise of discriminatory laws and groups, making it a complex and pivotal time in American history.
Picture books
Abe Lincoln’s Dream
Fantasy about a modern girl showing Abe Lincoln what happened after his lifetime
No Small Potatoes: Junius G. Groves and His Kingdom in Kansas
Inspiring story of the persistence of a formerly enslaved man turned “potato king”
A Weed Is a Flower: The Life of George Washington Carver
Lovely introduction to George Washington Carver for young reader
The Amazing Age of John Roy Lynch
Introduction to the Reconstruction period through the life of a pioneering congressman
The First Step: How One Girl Put Segregation on Trial
True story of a girl challenging school segregation in Boston
Chapter books
I Thought My Soul Would Rise and Fly: The Diary of Patsy, a Freed Girl
Fictional diary of a freed girl finding her calling
Sarny
Sequel to Nightjohn, about the post-war life of one of the girls who learned to read while enslaved
The Story of Juneteenth: An Interactive History Adventure
Choose-your-own-adventure style stories set after emancipation
Non-fiction books
After The War
Exploration of the post-Civil War political and cultural landscape, from many perspectives
Reconstruction Era Reference Library: Primary Sources
Selection of annotated primary sources from the reconstruction era
Reconstruction: The Rebuilding of the United States after the Civil War
Inquiry-based exploration of the challenges of reconstruction, with primary sources integrated
Biographies
Who Was Booker T. Washington?
Excellent introduction to an influential post-slavery leader, educator, and intellectual
Who Was George Washington Carver?
Thorough introduction to the important Southern scientist and inventor
The Groundbreaking, Chance-Taking Life of George Washington Carver
Vivid, illustrated biography of George Washington Carver
Activities
George Washington Carver for Kids: His Life and Discoveries, with 21 Activities
Activities inspired by George Washington Carver’s life and work
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