American experience. / Interview with Clarence E. Walker, historian, University of California, Davis, 1 of 3

American experience. Reconstruction, the second Civil War. Interview with Clarence E. Walker, historian, University of California, Davis. 1 of 3 /

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. Walker talks about William Sherman's reaction to black men in the army, Sherma...

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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.
Series:Academic Video Online
Subjects:
Reconstruction (U.S. history, 1865-1877)
Southern States > History > 1865-1877.
United States > Politics and government > 1865-1877.
United States > Race relations > 19th century.
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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. Walker talks about William Sherman's reaction to black men in the army, Sherman's meeting in Savannah, religion as center of community life, transformation of black persona and white fear, effort to educate and establish a free black community provokes violence.
Item Description:Title from resource description page (viewed September 12, 2017).
Physical Description:1 online resource (45 min.)
Playing Time:00:44:33
Participant or Performer:Clarence E. Walker, interviewee.
Language:In English.

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