U.S History from the Middle
By Amanda Duffy
U.S History from the MiddleAug 28, 2020
Legacy of Lincoln, Lee and Douglass
In this episode, I discuss the legacies of Abraham Lincoln, Robert E. Lee and Frederick Douglass.
Radical Reconstruction
In this episode, I discuss the 3 different plans for Reconstruction, the impeachment of President Johnson and the end of Reconstruction.
Reconstruction Part Two
In this episode, I discuss the attempts at and eventual failures of Reconstruction after the Civil War.
Reconstruction Part One
In this episode, I discuss the beginnings of Reconstruction, the 13th amendment, the Civil Rights Act of 1866 and the 14th amendment. I also briefly touch on the history of racism in the United States, a theme that will continue through most of our course.
Reconstruction Amendments
Following the Civil War, the U.S. government passed three amendments one right after the other to protect the rights of former slaves as they transitioned from slavery to freedom.
Effects of the Civil War
Now that the Civil War has ended, what impacts are left behind?
Main Events of the Civil War
This episode looks at the beginnings, middle and end of the Civil War.
Sectionalism & the Road to the Civl War
In this episode we will look at the reasons for the Civil War as well as how Sectionalism and a series of compromises causes the Civil War.
Welcome to the New Room 47!
This is an introduction to me (Mrs Duffy!) as well as a rundown of how my class operates and my expectations for my students.
Welcome to U.S. History from the Middle!
What is U.S. History from the Middle? Who is Mrs. Duffy? Some of your questions are answered in this brief introduction episode.