Analyzing Reconstruction

Students will compare and contrast the Reconstruction Plans of Lincoln, Johnson, and Radical Republicans by completing a sorting chart and by defining or identifying 8 terms. Then they will answer 9 comprehension/analytical questions and analyze 9 images by responding to 6 prompts. This could work with a sub and the answers are included where appropriate. 

Sample questions include:
--What was the Wade-Davis Bill and why wasn’t it the accepted Reconstruction Plan?
--Describe the scope, reach, and responsibilities of the Freedman’s Bureau. Did it help Reconstruction achieve its goals, why or why not?
--What purpose did dividing the South into military districts serve? Did it help Reconstruction achieve its goals, why or why not?
--Explain the purpose of loyalty oaths in Reconstruction. Why did Johnson and Lincoln both favor 10%?

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