Explore the complex aftermath of Reconstruction in this 47-minute lecture from Yale University's "American History: From Emancipation to the Present" course. Delve into the concept of Redemption and its impact on Southern society, examining the violent backlash against African Americans through the resurgence of the KKK, voter suppression tactics, and lynchings. Analyze the role of racial fears, ideas of civilization and manliness, and the justifications used for systematic terrorism against African Americans. Gain insights into anti-lynching campaigns and the cultural significance of Billie Holiday's "Strange Fruit." Note that this lecture contains graphic content and adult language that may be disturbing to some viewers.
American History: From Emancipation to the Present - Reconstruction and the Rise of Redemption - Lecture 4
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- Chapter 1. Billie Holliday Song: "Strange Fruit".
- Chapter 2. From Reconstruction to the Rise of Redemption.
- Chapter 3. Forces used to Eliminate the Black Vote.
- Chapter 4. Lynching: The Ultimate form of Racial Harassment.
- Chapter 5. Images of Lynching.
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5.0 rating, based on 2 Class Central reviews
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This lecture series helps us to understand our past. And a past not that long ago either. It is done factually and with photos and other written resources from that time, that shows, how those in the south still thought. They felt as a society they needed "redemption" from what the civil war imposed on them. This, lynchings and horrible things happened to blacks. It tells of man's inhumanity to man. We need to learn from our past so we don't repeat it . Great professor, great class
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Amazing lecture! Very professional, thank you. I am a student at Lonestar College currently taking a class on American History. I value History and respect those who are passionate about sharing it and this couldn't be a better way of getting it.
