YoVDO

American History: From Emancipation to the Present - Reconstruction and the Rise of Redemption - Lecture 4

Offered By: Yale University via YouTube

Tags

American History Courses Civil Rights Courses American Civil War Courses

Course Description

Overview

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.

Syllabus

- 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.


Taught by

YaleCourses

Tags

Related Courses

Civil Rights and Civil Liberties
The University of Oklahoma via Janux
Civil Rights in the Trump Era Teach-Out
University of Michigan via Coursera
The Presidency and the Shape of the Supreme Court
Trinity College via edX
American Government: Constitutional Foundations
Harvard University via edX
Civil Liberties
Princeton University via edX