How did the epic events of the Civil War, Reconstruction, and “Redemption”
required readings:Pauli Murray,
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Write a three-page essay on the following subject. Use 11 or 12 point font with one-inch margins.
How did the epic events of the Civil War, Reconstruction, and “Redemption” shape the history and experience of Pauli Murray’s family? In other words, consider the ways in which the experience of Murray’s relatives intersected with broader historical developments from the Civil War to the end of the nineteenth century. Use this essay as an opportunity to discuss the successes and failures of Reconstruction.