The New South: After Reconstruction

The video explores the concept of rebranding a nation, focusing on the American South after the Civil War. It discusses the South's decision to either accept Reconstruction amendments or maintain old traditions. Henry Grady's vision of a New South aimed to shift from agriculture to industry, attracting Northern investment. Despite economic transformation, Southern legislators resisted social and political changes, leading to segregation and civil rights suppression. The video questions the true novelty of the New South.

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