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INTO THE WEST

"Into the West" by Rashaan Evans explores significant events in U.S. history, focusing on the Civil War and its aftermath. The book delves into pivotal moments, from Abraham Lincoln's election in 1860 to the assassination of Lincoln in 1865, along with legislative milestones like the Ku Klux Klan Act of 1870 and the Civil Rights Act of 1875. Highlighting the fight for women's suffrage, it also covers Wyoming's groundbreaking achievement in 1890. Through compelling narratives, the author captures the essence of change and struggle in American history.

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INTO THE WEST

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  1. INTO THE WEST By: Rashaan Evans Author: JamesM. McPherson Non-fiction Book

  2. Plot • The plot of the story tells about deferent things that go one in the west such as, all the stories about great battles and the ending of slavery all these things that happened in U.S. history are included with the starting of the civil war to the start of women's right to vote.

  3. Facts from the story • 1860 Abraham Lincoln was elected president and around that time the attack of fort Sumter • In 1865 the civil war ends and Abraham Lincoln was assassinated • In 1870 the kukluxklan act becomes law • In 1875 the civil rights act begin and • 1890 Wyoming becomes the fist state to grant women the right to vote

  4. Author’s other books • He also wrote a book called “Abraham Lincoln”. • The book Called The “American Civil War” • He also won the Anis Field Wolf-Award

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