Publisher's Synopsis
The Influence of Reconstruction on Education in the South is a historical account of the impact of the Reconstruction era on education in the southern United States. Written by Edgar Wallace Knight and originally published in 1913, the book examines the efforts made by the federal government to rebuild the South after the Civil War and the subsequent effects on the region's education system.Knight explores the challenges faced by educators during this time, including the lack of resources and funding, the struggle to provide education to all children regardless of race, and the resistance of some white southerners to the idea of integrated schools. He also discusses the role played by various organizations, such as the Freedmen's Bureau and the American Missionary Association, in promoting education in the South.The book provides a detailed analysis of the various educational policies and initiatives implemented during Reconstruction, including the establishment of public schools, the creation of teacher training programs, and efforts to increase access to higher education. Knight also examines the impact of these policies on the lives of individual students and teachers, highlighting the ways in which education provided opportunities for social and economic advancement.Overall, The Influence of Reconstruction on Education in the South offers a comprehensive and insightful look at a critical period in American history and its lasting effects on the education system in the southern United States.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
