Unit+9+-+Reconstruction+11-12

__Unit Overview__
toc It took America four years to fight the Civil War, however, it would take America twelve more years (and, arguably, much longer than that) to fix the problems solved by the Civil War in the period known as Reconstruction. In this unit, we'll look at the many different theories on Reconstruction and differing views on how to restore America. We will examine what was actually done and the controversies caused by that and how the American government, state governments and private citizens sought to take matters into their own hands.

__Essential Questions__

 * What problems were caused by the Civil War and what was the best method (if anything) for the government to do to solve those problems?
 * Who was in the best position to solve the problems that Reconstruction tried to address - the government or private citizens? Why?
 * In what ways was Reconstruction a new beginning for the US and in what ways was it a continuation of life prior to the Civil War?

__Class #1 - FRQ and Theories on Reconstruction (Block B - Wed., Nov 23rd, Block F - Mon., Nov. 28th)__
1. Read Chapter 22 in __American Pageant__ (Block B - Your reading is due next class due to this being a shortened class)
 * Prior to class, you should:**

1. Words of Wisdom Discussion 2. FRQ!!! 3. Lecture - Theories of Reconstruction (Keynote is labeled "Reconstruction Part I")
 * In-Class Activities:**

__Class #2 - Plans for Reconstruction (Block B - Tues., Nov. 29th, Block F - Wed., Nov. 30th)__
1. Read the primary documents handed out during the previous class (Block B - Your reading is due during the next class on December 1st) 2. Work on your timelines!!!
 * Prior to class, you should:**

1. Words of Wisdom Discussion 2. Lecture - Plans for Reconstruction 3. Begin work on the Reconstruction Project
 * In-Class Activities:**

__Class #3 - Reconstruction and the African American Experience (Block B - Thurs., Dec. 1st, Block F - Fri., Dec. 2nd)__
1. Read the primary documents handed out during the previous class (Block B - Once again, your reading is due during the next class on December 2nd) 2. Review for your unit quiz!!! 3. Answer the following prompt in a single sentence of no more than 50 words: "Was Reconstruction a radical departure from Antebellum politics or did it just reinforce racist ideologies? Why?" Upload your response to Turnitin.com
 * Prior to class, you should:**

1. Words of Wisdom Discussion 2. Brief Lecture - Impact of Reconstruction on African Americans 3. Reading Quiz 4. Work on the Reconstruction Project
 * In-Class Activities:**

__Class #4 - Exam 3 (Block F - Mon., Dec. 5th, Block B - Tues., Dec. 6th)__
Review sessions will be held during lunch on Monday and Tuesday of this week. You will have the choice of having a DBQ or an FRQ on this exam!

__Class #5 - Present Reconstruction Projects (Block F - Wed., Dec. 7th, Block B - Thurs., Dec. 8th)__
1. Complete your Unit 9 Timeline and turn it in electronically. 2. Complete you Reconstruction Project 3. Complete your FRQ Self-Evaluation and email this to Mr. Wood
 * Prior to class, you should:**

1. Words of Wisdom Discussion 2. Present Reconstruction Projects
 * In-Class Activities:**

__**Class #6 - Present NHD Projects (Block F - Fri., Dec. 9th, Block B - Mon., Dec. 12th)**__

 * Prior to class, you should:**
 * 1. NHD is due on FRIDAY, Decmeber 9th at 8 am for all students!!!**

1. Begin NHD Presentations and Evaluations
 * In-Class Activities:**

__Unit Resources__
__Unit 9 Timeline Terms__





Online Reconstruction Quiz 1 Online Reconstruction Quiz 2 [|Online Reconstruction Vocabulary Quiz]

You may also want to visit the following website from the University of Wisconsin's History Department on [|The Reconstruction Era] and [|The "New South".](This was put together by Professor Stanley Schultz who was, by no coincidence, Mr. Wood's favorite history professor while in college.)