Reconstruction- to 1900

RECONSTRUCTION & INDUSTRIALIZATION (AMERICA 1865—1899) brings to life events in U.S. history from the end of the Civil War to the beginning of the 20th century. This app contains a separate section on Reconstruction, covering major event from the end of the Civil War up until 1879, when Reconstruction of the South came to an end, and second separate section on Industrialization that chronicles the major events 1879 to the end of the 19th century. This was a period of great change in the United States, when the Union transformed itself into a country that spanned North America and became an industrial powerhouse. It was a period of numerous inventions and significant scientific advances. The app combines photos, texts, maps and videos to bring this period alive. Sections in the App are: • Reconstruction • Industrialization • Spanish American War • Daily Life • Economics • Documents • City Maps (from the period) • Multimedia presentations • Interactive Maps