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What Was Reconstruction?

By Sherri L. Smith and Who HQ
Illustrated by Tim Foley

By Sherri L. Smith and Who HQ
Illustrated by Tim Foley

By Sherri L. Smith and Who HQ
Illustrated by Tim Foley

By Sherri L. Smith and Who HQ
Illustrated by Tim Foley

By Sherri L. Smith and Who HQ
Illustrated by Tim Foley

By Sherri L. Smith and Who HQ
Illustrated by Tim Foley

By Sherri L. Smith
Read by Phil Corin
Prologue by Who HQ

By Sherri L. Smith
Read by Phil Corin
Prologue by Who HQ

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Dec 27, 2022 | ISBN 9780593225936 | Middle Grade (8-12)

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Dec 27, 2022 | 68 Minutes | Middle Grade (8-12)

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    About What Was Reconstruction?

    Which of these facts are true?
    Reconstruction happened after the Civil War, when Southern states rejoined the USA
    Laws known as “black codes” unfairly prevented African Americans from voting, traveling, and more
    In 1870, Hiram Revels became the first African American US senator

    In the same style as the New York Times Best-Selling Who Was? series, What Was? focuses on compelling historical events, great battles, protests, and discoveries.

    Learn about a pivotal time in American history and its momentous effects on civil rights in America in this enlightening title about Reconstruction.

    Reconstruction — the period after the Civil War — was meant to give newly freed Black people the same rights as white people. And indeed there were monumental changes once slavery ended — thriving new Black communities, the first Black members in Congress, and a new sense of dignity for many Black Americans. But this time of hope didn’t last long and instead, a deeply segregated United States continued on for another hundred years. Find out what went wrong in this fascinating overview of a troubled time.

    About What Was Reconstruction?

    In the same style as the New York Times Best-Selling Who Was? series, What Was? focuses on compelling historical events, great battles, protests, and discoveries.

    Learn about a pivotal time in American history and its momentous effects on civil rights in America in this enlightening title about Reconstruction.

    Reconstruction — the period after the Civil War — was meant to give newly freed Black people the same rights as white people. And indeed there were monumental changes once slavery ended — thriving new Black communities, the first Black members in Congress, and a new sense of dignity for many Black Americans. But this time of hope didn’t last long and instead, a deeply segregated United States continued on for another hundred years. Find out what went wrong in this fascinating overview of a troubled time.

    About What Was Reconstruction?

    In the same style as the New York Times Best-Selling Who Was? series, What Was? focuses on compelling historical events, great battles, protests, and discoveries.

    Learn about a pivotal time in American history and its momentous effects on civil rights in America in this enlightening title about Reconstruction.

    Reconstruction — the period after the Civil War — was meant to give newly freed Black people the same rights as white people. And indeed there were monumental changes once slavery ended — thriving new Black communities, the first Black members in Congress, and a new sense of dignity for many Black Americans. But this time of hope didn’t last long and instead, a deeply segregated United States continued on for another hundred years. Find out what went wrong in this fascinating overview of a troubled time.

    About What Was Reconstruction?

    In the same style as the New York Times Best-Selling Who Was? series, What Was? focuses on compelling historical events, great battles, protests, and discoveries.

    Learn about a pivotal time in American history and its momentous effects on civil rights in America in this enlightening title about Reconstruction.

    Reconstruction — the period after the Civil War — was meant to give newly freed Black people the same rights as white people. And indeed there were monumental changes once slavery ended — thriving new Black communities, the first Black members in Congress, and a new sense of dignity for many Black Americans. But this time of hope didn’t last long and instead, a deeply segregated United States continued on for another hundred years. Find out what went wrong in this fascinating overview of a troubled time.

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    About Sherri L. Smith

    Sherri L. Smith is not a pilot, but she makes an excellent passenger (unless it’s a very small plane). She… More about Sherri L. Smith

    About Who HQ

    Who HQ is your headquarters for history. The Who HQ team is always working to provide simple and clear answers to… More about Who HQ

    About Sherri L. Smith

    Sherri L. Smith is not a pilot, but she makes an excellent passenger (unless it’s a very small plane). She… More about Sherri L. Smith

    About Who HQ

    Who HQ is your headquarters for history. The Who HQ team is always working to provide simple and clear answers to… More about Who HQ

    About Sherri L. Smith

    Sherri L. Smith is not a pilot, but she makes an excellent passenger (unless it’s a very small plane). She… More about Sherri L. Smith

    About Who HQ

    Who HQ is your headquarters for history. The Who HQ team is always working to provide simple and clear answers to… More about Who HQ

    About Sherri L. Smith

    Sherri L. Smith is not a pilot, but she makes an excellent passenger (unless it’s a very small plane). She is the author of numerous acclaimed fiction and nonfiction books for young people, including Flygirl, the winner of the California… More about Sherri L. Smith

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Nonfiction | Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Paperback | $7.99
    Published by Penguin Workshop
    Dec 27, 2022 | 112 Pages | 5-5/16 x 7-5/8 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780593225936

    Category: Children’s Nonfiction | Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Hardcover | $15.99
    Published by Penguin Workshop
    Dec 27, 2022 | 112 Pages | 5-7/16 x 7-5/8 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780593225943

    Category: Children’s Nonfiction | Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Ebook | $7.99
    Published by Penguin Workshop
    Dec 27, 2022 | 112 Pages | 5-5/16 x 7-5/8 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780593225950

    Category: Children’s Nonfiction | Audiobooks | Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Audiobook Download | $8.00
    Published by Listening Library
    Dec 27, 2022 | 68 Minutes | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780593610572

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