Bibliograph

The Reconstruction amendments, by Michael Burgan

Type

Label

The Reconstruction amendments, by Michael Burgan

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 46) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The Reconstruction amendments

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

61687603

Responsibility statement

by Michael Burgan

Series statement

We the people

Summary

Northern lawmakers created a program called Reconstruction to help the South rebuild its cities as well as its society. Reconstruction included passing three amendments to the U.S. Constitution

Table Of Contents

Nation divided -- Freeing the slaves -- Battle in Washington, D.C. -- 14th amendment -- Debating the amendment -- Johnson and the radicals -- African-American suffrage -- After reconstruction -- Glossary -- Did you know? -- Important dates -- Important people -- Want to know more? -- Index

Target audience

juvenile

Classification