Reconstruction: America After the Civil War – Part 3 | Full Episode

📺 *Part 3 of "Reconstruction: America After the Civil War"* continues the powerful story of how the United States struggled to rebuild itself following the Civil War and emancipation. This episode explores: The rise of Black political power—and the backlash that followed. The emergence of white supremacist violence, including the Ku Klux Klan. The failures of federal enforcement and the retreat from Reconstruction promises. How newly freed African Americans tried to hold on to the rights they had fought for. Produced by PBS and narrated by Professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr., this series is a critical part of understanding American history—and how the legacy of Reconstruction still impacts our society today. ✊🏾 *This is required viewing for anyone who wants to understand race, rights, and resistance in America.* --- 📚 Watch the full series on our channel: 🟢 Part 1: “The Emancipation Explosion” 🟢 Part 2: “Power, Promise, and Betrayal” 🔴 Part 3: [You are here] 🔜 Part 4: Coming soon! 📢 Subscribe for weekly videos about Black history, civil rights, and construction education: 🌐 www.sfjohnsonconsulting.com 🎥 Home of Construction Queen TV & Black History Series #Reconstruction #BlackHistory #CivilRights #PBS #HenryLouisGates #AfricanAmericanHistory #PostCivilWar #BlackExcellence #HistoryYouDidntLearnInSchool #ConstructionQueenTV