American experience. Reconstruction, the second Civil War. Interview with Ted Tunnell, historian, Virginia Commonwealth University. 3 of 5 /

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. Tunnell discusses the life of Marshall Twitchell, rise and fall of Red River Parish...

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Other Authors: Deane, Elizabeth (Elizabeth K.) (Director, Producer), Garcia Rios, Patricia (Director, Producer)
Format: Electronic Video
Language:English
Published: Boston, MA : WGBH Educational Foundation, 2004.
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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. Tunnell discusses the life of Marshall Twitchell, rise and fall of Red River Parish, The White League, disputed election and violence in Colfax, attacks on Red River Parish.
Item Description:Title from resource description page (viewed September 12, 2017).
Physical Description:1 online resource (49 min.)
Playing Time:00:49:05
Participant or Performer:Ted Tunnell, interviewee.
Language:In English.