Study & Research The Reconstruction

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Introduction

Chapter 1: Reconstructing a Nation: Opposing Plans

Chapter Preface

Reconstruction Is an Executive Function

Reconstruction Is Legislative Function

The South Is a Separate, Conquered Nation

The South Is Not a Separate, Conquered Nation

Lincoln’s Reconstruction Plan Contained Some Elements of Radicalism

Lincoln’s Reconstruction Plan Was Too Conservative

Chapter 2: Conflicts During Reconstruction

Chapter Preface

The Fourteenth Amendment Should Be Supported

The Fourteenth Amendment Should Not Be Supported

Carpetbaggers Have Helped the South

Carpetbaggers Have Harmed the South

The Ku Klux Klan Is a Peacekeeping Organization

The Ku Klux Klan Is a Terrorist Organization

Johnson’s Reconstruction Plan Had Merit

Johnson’s Reconstruction Plan Was a Failure

Chapter 3: The New Social Order

Blacks Should Have the Right to Vote

Blacks Should Not Have the Right to Vote

A Federal Civil Rights Bill Is Necessary

A Federal Civil Rights Bill Is Not Necessary

Education Will Benefit Southern Blacks

Education Will Not Benefit Southern Blacks

Reconstruction Improved the Economic Status of Southern Blacks

Reconstruction Did Not Improve the Economic or Political Status of Southern Blacks

Chapter 4: Historians Debate Reconstruction

Chapter Preface

Reconstruction Was a Failure

Reconstruction Was Not a Failure

Reconstruction Demoralized the White South

Reconstruction Demoralized the Black South

Appendix

The Reconstruction Amendments to the U.S. Constitution

For Further Discussion

Chapter One

Chapter Two

Chapter Three

Chapter Four

Chronology

For Further Research

Historical Studies

Primary Sources and Document Collections

Websites

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Study & Research The Reconstruction

This Study Guide consists of approximately 209 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of The Reconstruction.