Changes in Southern Politics

Subject:

Humanities, Science and Technology

Institution Name:

UNC University Library

Collection:

Stories of the American South

Grade Level:

Secondary

Abstract:

The political landscape in the South underwent significant change during the twentieth century. Political and social change in Southern states was directly connected to some of the landmark events of American history, particularly the Civil Rights Movement. An understanding of the role of politics in the South is essential to comprehension of the history and culture of the region.

The oral histories in this site illuminate changes in Southern politics from the end of the Civil War up to the present day. The recollections and opinions of the important political figures interviewed in these oral histories help form an impression of the role of Southern politics in the tumultuous events of the twentieth century in America. Listen as eyewitnesses recount the effects of politics and changing political beliefs on the story of the American South.

Course Type:

Learning Module

Languages:

English

Material Type:

Activities and Labs, Audio Lectures

Media Format:

Audio, Graphics/Photos, Text/HTML

Conditions of Use:

Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0