To begin your research, try:

ABC-Clio American History

The topic center for Reconstruction, 1865-1877 offers a helpful overview of the time period.

Gale U.S. History In-Context

Try a keyword search for your topic. Examine the results to narrow and focus on what you need for your presentation.

Post-Reconstruction Links from credible websites:

• The Rise and Fall of Jim Crow from PBS

• Separate is Not Equal from the Smithsonian Institution

• Plessy vs. Ferguson from PBS