Reconstruction and the Compromise of 1877
Discussion
Required Resources
Read/review the following resources for this activity:
· Textbook: Chapter 15, 16 (
Ch. 1 Introduction – U.S. History | OpenStax
)
· Lesson
· Minimum of 1 scholarly source (in addition to the textbook)
Initial Post Instructions
For the initial post, craft a response comparing the
three (3) Reconstruction plans:
· 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 the South during Reconstruction.
· Analyze the impact of the Compromise of 1877 that ended Reconstruction on African-Americans.