Maynard - Reconstruction Project - Cranston High School East Library

Where can I find information for this project?

Welcome! This page is for you, Mr. Maynard's students, as you research topics related to Reconstruction. I'm sure that many of you already have started to look for information, and most of you probably have some favorite websites and search engines. The links on this page are meant to introduce you to some resources that may be new to you. I hope they are helpful to you as you search for information on your topics. If you find any great sites that I should add to this page, please send me an email or speak to me during class, and I will be happy to add them. Wishing you all the best with your research project.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Blais

CHSE Library Books about Reconstruction

Bury Me Not in the Land of Slaves by Joyce Hansen
Call Number: 973 HAN
ISBN: 0531115399
Publication Date: 2000-03-01
This titles gives a compelling historical account of the turbulent and troubled period of Reconstruction that followed the Civil War. Told from the perspective of freed African Americans, Hansen uses first-person narratives, contemporary documents, and other historical sources to provide a concise account of this era. Also included are brief biographies of important black leaders, such as Frederick Douglass, W.E.B. DuBois, Martin R. Delany, Thaddeus Stevens, and Phillis Wheatley.

Here are some of the books available in the CHSE Library on the topic of reconstruction. You can use the library catalog to look for more books about specific topics, events, or people.

The Civil War by Robert O'Neill (Contribution by); Robert K. Krick
Call Number: 973.73 ONE
ISBN: 9781448803880
Publication Date: 2010-08-15
This volume charts the final two years of the Civil War as it occurred in the eastern United States. Many of the wars most pivotal battles were fought during this time, including the Battle of Gettysburg. The turning point of the war, Gettysburg ended with a Confederate defeatand thousands of casualties on both sides. This time period also saw the surrender of Lee at Appomattox Court House, Lincolns assassination at Fords Theater, and the beginnings of Southern Reconstruction. This book transports the reader to the battlefields of the war, allowing them to see this fascinating history as it unfolded. Accompanied by photographs and illustrations from the era, as well as a comprehensive time detailing notable events, this book provides a captivating look at some of the most important events in American history.
African American Teachers by Clinton Cox
Call Number: 371.1 COX
ISBN: 0471246492
Publication Date: 2000-05-22
Meet the black teacherswho spread the gift of knowledge--from the early years to modern timesBenjamin BannekerMary McLeod Bethune Francis Louis Cardozo Peter Humphries ClarkDaniel Coker Marva Delores CollinsJames P. Comer, M.D.Sarah Mapps Douglass W. E. B. Du BoisCatherine (Katy) Ferguson Charlotte Forten GrimkYeWilliam Leo Hansberry Patrick Francis HealyMozell Clarence HillJohn Hope Mae Carol Jemison, M.D. Mordecai Wyatt JohnsonRobert Russa Moton Mary Smith Peake Susie King TaylorMary Church Terrell James Milton Turner Alexander Lucius TwilightBooker T. WashingtonCarter G. Woodson.
The Geography of Hope by Jim Haskins
Call Number: 973.7 HAS
ISBN: 0761303235
Publication Date: 1999-10-01
Discusses the conditions of African Americans in the South before, during, and after the Civil War, and the migration of many former slaves, led by such men as Benjamin Singleton and Henry Adams, to the West looking for a better life.
The Thirteenth Amendment by Elizabeth Schleichert
Call Number: 342.73 SCH
ISBN: 0894909231
Publication Date: 1998-07-01
-- Brings the constitutional amendments to life through the use of personal stories and examples. -- Supports a United States government curriculum and brings history into a contemporary context.
Through Women's Eyes by Ellen Carol DuBois; Lynn Dumenil
Call Number: 305.4 DuB
ISBN: 9780312247317
Publication Date: 2005-02-03
The first textbook for the survey course in American women’s history to combine a compelling narrative with a wide array of written and visual primary sources,Through Women’s Eyes: An American Historyis also the first to integrate women’s history into U.S. history while ensuring a balanced sense of the broad diversity of American women. Modeling for students how historians gather and interpret evidence, DuBois and Dumenil provide a textbook rooted in recent scholarship yet accessible to all introductory students.

e-Book Reference Sets

American Civil War and Slavery in America are multi-volume reference sets that include information on reconstruction. The CHSE Library has these resources in e-book format. You can access both of these e-book sets by clicking on the Gale Virtual Reference Library link below. The password is cran_log and you will find these reference sets in the History section of the Gale Virtual Reference Library.

World Book Academic

World Book Academic contains excellent articles. Use this resource if your topic is a person.

AskRI's History Reference Center

The History Reference Center contains a weath of information about American and World History. You can access it by clicking on the icon above, or by going to the Ebsco database section on http://askri.org.

Search the CHSE Library Catalog

Use the CHSE Library catalog to search for additional resources (including biographies and events) for this project.

Logging in to the Library Catalog , Renewing Books & Placing an Inter-Library Loan Request

Please follow these steps to log in to the CHSE Library Catalog and place a book on hold from another library:

Click advanced search (in blue) in the above "Search the CHSE Library Catalog" box.
Click the login button in the top right hand corner.
Type in your username and password. (Username=CRA plus your student ID# Password=your student ID number)
Select "RICAT (All members)" from the "location" dropdown menu.
Search for a book.
Click on title of the book you want to place on hold.
Click on the "Hold It" icon in the upper right corner (above green arrow).
Click on Save and you are done. We will send a notice to your homeroom when your book arrives.

To renew your books, click on the "Circulation" tab and then type in the complete barcode found on your book.

To view your library record (items out, fines, hold requests, etc.), click on the "My Info." tab.

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