Examines the challenges faced by African-Americans during the Reconstruction era following the Civil War, discussing the expanded social and political rights granted to former slaves by the Reconstruction Act of 1867, as well as the continuing discrimination, segregation, and violence against African-Americans.

Lincoln and Reconstruction -- The early days of Reconstruction -- A new Reconstruction plan -- A new political role -- Radical Reconstruction -- The end of Reconstruction -- The impact of Reconstruction -- Time line.