Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877

This archival educational film shot in 1965 examines the Civil War and Reconstruction as they affected the nation's African-American population.

Other Authors: Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm), Infobase., National Archives and Records Service.
Format: Video
Language: English
Published: New York, N.Y. : Infobase, [2012], c2010.
Physical Description: 1 streaming video file (19 min.) : sd., col., digital file.
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • A History of the Negro in America (1:19)
  • Free Speech, Free Homes, Free Territory (2:09)
  • Escape to Freedom (2:49)
  • No Longer a White Man's war (2:47)
  • Slavery and the War are Over (1:53)
  • Freedmen's Bureau, a Friend to Negroes (2:06)
  • Reconstruction (1:55)
  • Hatred Strikes Against Negro Success (3:18)
  • Credits: Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877 (0:37)