Reconstruction: Binding the Wounds

by Cheryl Edwards (Editor)

This compelling anthology of primary sources describing the period of post-Civil War reconstruction focuses on problems facing the freed slaves, carpetbaggers, Presidential policy and Radical Republicans, social and economic problems in the South, Black Codes, the KKK, and the move to impeach President Andrew Johnson. Primary sources include President Lincoln's Ten Percent Plan, an account from a former slave owner, a journal of a teacher working for the Freedman's Bureau, a portion of Booker T. Washington's Up From Slavery, Congressional hearings about abuses by the KKK, historic illustrations, and more. Amendments to the Constitution regarding slavery and civil rights are also discussed.

Genres: History

68 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1970

Reviews

[Peter Robinson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Decent book, covers recorded conversations and writings of what people thought at the time of reconstruction. Quick read only 63 pages, worth reading if you find the book in a library.

[Emily · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoyed reading this book, but I believe it may have had misinformation regarding the South after the Civil War.