Reconstruction and the Aftermath of the Civil War (Understanding the Civil War) - Softcover

Cocca, Lisa Colozza

 
9780778753582: Reconstruction and the Aftermath of the Civil War (Understanding the Civil War)

Synopsis

The Civil War was the costliest conflict in United States history, claiming more than 600,000 lives. It was also a transformative event that freed nearly 4 million slaves and changed the nation. This volume examines the aftermath of the Civil War, including the assassination of Lincoln, amnesty, constitutional amendments, Reconstruction, Compromise, Disenfranchisement, and the lasting legacy for all Americans.

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