Black Reconstruction in America: The Oxford W.E.B. Du Bois

Black Reconstruction in America, known as the Oxford W.E.B. Du Bois, is a groundbreaking work of history that examines the period of Reconstruction after the Civil War from the perspective of African Americans. W.E.B. Du Bois, the renowned sociologist and historian, argued that Reconstruction was a period of great progress for African Americans, despite the challenges they faced.

The Reconstruction era began in 1865 after the end of the Civil War. During this time, the federal government worked to rebuild the South and to protect the rights of African Americans. The Thirteenth Amendment to the Constitution abolished slavery, and the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments granted African Americans citizenship and the right to vote.

African Americans made significant progress during Reconstruction. They were elected to public office, served on juries, and owned businesses. They also established schools and churches. However, Reconstruction was also a time of great violence and discrimination. White Southerners resisted the changes that were taking place, and they often used violence to intimidate African Americans.

Black Reconstruction in America (The Oxford W. E. B. Du Bois): An Essay Toward a History of the Part Which Black Folk Played in the Attempt to Reconstruct Democracy in America, 1860-1880

by W. E. B. Du Bois

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W.E.B. Du Bois was born in 1868 in Great Barrington, Massachusetts. He was the first African American to earn a doctorate from Harvard University. Du Bois was a prolific writer and activist, and he dedicated his life to fighting for the rights of African Americans.

In 1935, Du Bois published Black Reconstruction in America. This book was a groundbreaking work of history that challenged the traditional view of Reconstruction. Du Bois argued that Reconstruction was not a failure, but rather a period of great progress for African Americans.

Du Bois's book was based on extensive research, and it provides a detailed account of the Reconstruction era. He argues that African Americans were not passive victims during Reconstruction, but rather active participants in their own liberation.

The Reconstruction era was a complex and challenging time. However, it was also a time of great progress for African Americans. The gains that they made during Reconstruction laid the foundation for the civil rights movement of the 20th century.

Black Reconstruction in America is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the history of African Americans in the United States. Du Bois's book provides a unique perspective on Reconstruction, and it challenges the traditional view of this important period in American history.

Black Reconstruction in America is a powerful and important work of history. W.E.B. Du Bois's book provides a unique perspective on Reconstruction, and it challenges the traditional view of this important period in American history. Black Reconstruction in America is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the history of African Americans in the United States.

Black Reconstruction in America (The Oxford W. E. B. Du Bois): An Essay Toward a History of the Part Which Black Folk Played in the Attempt to Reconstruct Democracy in America, 1860-1880

by W. E. B. Du Bois

4.8 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	2049 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Lending	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Print length	:	1700 pages

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