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The North had won the Civil War and reunited the Union. African-American slaves were freed and made citizens. The South was in ruins. The period after the Civil War was a troubled time for the United States. Known as Reconstruction, the South, which had fought for its independence, was bitter. Former slaves were freed, made citizens, and granted the right to vote, but still faced terrible discrimination. Author Marsha Ziff highlights the people and...
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Where was there a civil war? What were the events that led to bloodshed? In this 5th grader American history, we're going to visit all those facts hoping that we won't commit the same mistakes as our ancestors. We're also going to look at the effects of the war on the American people. Are you ready to expand your knowledge on history?
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Polly was, used to people coming and going at her house, at all times of the night, because her family ran, an Underground Railroad station. Strangely, tonight there was more noise than usual, and Mother said noise was the enemy. That night in June 1857, Mother called urgently for Polly to get down to the secret room and bring water with her.
When Polly was able to get the heavy sloshing bucket down the narrow stairs, she saw Mother kneeling by a...
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This extensive guide details the political and economic forces that affected the expansion of slavery and how slaves, freed black Americans, and white liberal politicians fought for the freedom of slaves and for the basic rights of dignity and protection that they had not previously enjoyed under the law. The book sheds light on the collective and sometimes little-known contributions of African Americans to their own freedom and traces the economic...
47) Where Duty Calls
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Jemmy is a farm boy from San Antonio, Texas who loves the family mules and has no interest in adventure or going to war. Raul is the nephew of a prosperous Socorro, New Mexico merchant and wants to become rich and powerful like his uncle. Two boys from different cultures, one a Texan, one a New Mexican, get caught up on opposite sides of the US Civil War as Confederate General Henry Sibley invades New Mexico territory.
48) The Civil War
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The bombardment of Fort Sumter in 1861 set off the savage four-year war between the North and the South. The North fought to preserve the Union, whereas the South fought to win recognition as an independent nation. The war was a climax to quarrels between the two sides over the interpretation of the U.S. Constitution. Readers analyze the background of the war, military leadership and strategic plans of the war in the West and East, specific battles...
49) El Señor Lincoln
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Many people know Abraham Lincoln as the president who helped end slavery, but there is much more to know about the man that many call the "Great Emancipator." This captivating volume teaches readers about the key role Lincoln and his presidency played in the Civil War. Engaging text and vibrant photographs help readers understand Lincoln's place as a figure in American history. Detailed and stimulating content helps make this book an excellent supplement...
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Gettysburg! Fast Facts for Kids and Families is a fresh and captivating look at the Battle of Gettysburg, 1863. Our youthful guides, Liam and Jaden, lead us through the human side of the conflict-the eccentric, the unlikely, and the lovable. Witty commentary that is also sympathetic and reverent tells us that we are truly there. Single-page introductions to each day of the battle, action-packed paintings by Dale Gallon, and never-before-seen photographic...
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More than twenty years ago, Robert Croshon, an elderly friend of Frye Gaillard's, told him the story of Croshon's ancestor, Gilbert Fields, an African-born slave in Georgia who led his family on a daring flight to freedom. Fields and his family ran away intending to travel north, but clouds obscured the stars and when morning came Fields discovered they had been running south instead. They had no choice but to seek sanctuary with the Seminole Indians...
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Life sure was difficult for the men during the civil war. They had to choose whether to protect the country or stay at home for their families. If life was difficult for the heads of the household, how much more for the women and children? In this history book, we will take a look at how life was like for the "vulnerable members of society" during the period.
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What lessons can be learned from the American Civil War? Well, your child can study the decisions that were made and who made them. There will also be a discussion on the social, political and economic background that triggered the war. Also discussed are the results of the war and the changes that were made thereafter. Start reading.
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Some would say Reconstruction was just as significant of a period of time as the Civil War was itself. Even after slavery was abolished, there were still many issues that needed to be addressed. This innovative volume delves into these issues and sheds light on this significant time in United States history. Important social issues, such as racism and prejudice, are also discussed through detailed and age-appropriate text. Colorful photographs help...
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Understanding slave states and free states is important in understanding the period of time surrounding the Civil War. The Missouri Compromise also played a key role in this time period. Readers of this informative book will gain invaluable knowledge on these topics. Accounts of specific moments and events help readers understand how these things helped lead to the Civil War. Important lessons from key social studies curriculum are reinforced through...
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In the early years of America, there were a lot of situations that are frowned upon in today's societies. There were divisions in classes and unjust decisions that caused significant retaliation from victims. Read this book to learn about the civil rights moments - what they were and why they happened. Learn from reading.
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Making peace with her spiteful classmate, Clara, seems impossible to Jane. Despite encouragement from Mother Baptista, the mother superior at their convent school, Jane and Clara dig in their heels. As the girls brood they hear the cannons of the Civil War explode outside their school as General Sherman and the Union army attack the city of Columbia, South Carolina, in February 1865. Mother Baptista asks Sherman for protection for her nuns and students,...
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Thirteen-year-old Martha Bartlett insists on being a part of the Underground Railroad rescue to bring her brother Jake back home to their abolitionist community in Connecticut. It's 1860 and though African-Americans and mixed-race peoples in the north are supposed to be free, seven-year-old Jake, the orphan of a fugitive slave, is kidnapped by his "owner" and taken south to Maryland. Jake is what we'd now describe as on the autism spectrum, and Martha...
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In 1861, the Confederate attack on Fort Sumter marked the beginning of the American Civil War. Union troops surrendered after 36 hours of fierce battle. The controversial election of Abraham Lincoln, the contentious issue of slavery, and the South's demand for states' rights all factored into this momentous event. This book delves into other key moments of the war that followed. A detailed timeline, historical paintings, and primary sources bring...
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