History sites

The provided documents cover numerous topics in American history from the Civil War era through the 1960s counterculture movement. Key events and time periods discussed include the economics of the Civil War, the growth of railroads, Reconstruction, the Progressive Era, the Civil Rights movement, post-World War 2 civil rights, immigration history, and the Great Depression. The documents provide overviews and context on the impact of these pivotal periods in shaping modern American society.