Did Reconstruction fail after the civil war? Why or why not? Remember Reconstruction was not just about ex-slaves.
Did Reconstruction fail after the civil war? Why or why not? Remember Reconstruction was not just about ex-slaves.
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Describe the black codes in the American South.Do you think these codes showcased equality?Discuss.
Describe the black codes in the American South. Next use the document from Mississippi to address how these codes defined race during Reconstruction. Do you think these codes showcased equality? If not, how do the codes in Mississippi reinforce ideas about slavery. Use the document to back all of your claims.
What is the difference between Presidential Reconstruction and Radical Reconstruction? Why do you think there was a disagreement on how the North was going to handle the South after the war?
Read Chapter 11 of From Slavery to Freedom. Write a one to two pages paper answering the following questions in essay form: 1. What was the Reconstruction Period and what were the overall goals and objectives? 2. What is the difference between Presidential Reconstruction and Radical Reconstruction? Why do you think there was a disagreement […]
Explain why every American should know African American history.
Explain why every American should know African American history. You will be expected to use specific facts, events. Your final discussion is to prepare a speech that would explain to all of America why African American History from after Reconstruction to the present should be taught.
Describe how the treatment of each of the three topics has changed over time.
In this research paper, I want you to look at how 3 issues were viewed over time: slavery, reconstruction, and African American civil rights. How were these issues treated by supporters of slavery and opponents of reconstruction and civil rights and how were each of the three issues treated by the other side? Looking at […]
Analyze if the South should have been treated as a defeated nation or as rebellious states.
Proclamation of Amnesty and Reconstruction (10% Plan) – Lincoln Andrew Johnson’s Reconstruction Plan Congressional Reconstruction Plan (Congress) Then, address one (1) of the following for your selections: Analyze if the South should have been treated as a defeated nation or as rebellious states. Explain how the American culture and society changed in the North versus […]