Reconstruction and the Aftermath of the Civil War

by Lisa Colozza Cocca

Book Overview

The Civil War was the costliest conflict in United States history, claiming more than 600,000 lives. It was also a transformative event that freed nearly 4 million slaves and changed the nation. This volume examines the aftermath of the Civil War, including the assassination of Lincoln, amnesty, constitutional amendments, Reconstruction, Compromise, Disenfranchisement, and the lasting legacy for all Americans.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0778753581
• ISBN13: 9780778753582
• Release Date: March 2011
• Publisher: Crabtree Classics
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.3" x 9.8"
• Age Range: 10 to 14 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 9