Civil War

Beginning in the 1600s, Africans were brought to the United States as slaves. The slaves' struggle for freedom developed into a fight for human rights and citizenship. Freedom and civil liberties were won in a series of political and social movements over the years. The most epic of these was the Civil War of 1861 to 1865. The Black History series examines the experiences, events, and accomplishments of African Americans. Each book traces an era in African American history, showcasing important events and people from each period. Detailed text, historic photos, and fact-packed sidebars ensure students will gain a greater respect and understanding of African American heritage. This is an AV² media enhanced book. A unique book code printed on page 2 unlocks multimedia content. This book comes alive with video, audio, weblinks, slide shows, activities, hands-on experiments, and much more.