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Unit 1: The Era of Reconstruction

Unit 1: The Era of Reconstruction. Lesson 2: Presidential Reconstruction. Lesson Objective. SWBAT describe the goals of Presidential Reconstruction and assess the extent to which Reconstruction achieved its goals. Word of the Day/Initial Activity. Reconstruction

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Unit 1: The Era of Reconstruction

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  1. Unit 1: The Era of Reconstruction Lesson 2: Presidential Reconstruction

  2. Lesson Objective • SWBAT describe the goals of Presidential Reconstruction and assess the extent to which Reconstruction achieved its goals.

  3. Word of the Day/Initial Activity • Reconstruction • a unit of land area equal to 4,840 square yards • Reconstruction…why??? • Answer the questions below based upon your background knowledge of the Civil War. • Why would animosity exist after the Civil War between the Northern states and the Southern States? • How might Reconstruction prove to be a difficult goal to achieve? • Discussion • Why would a President choose a peaceful and speedy Reconstruction over a prolonged and aggressive one?

  4. Lincoln’s Reconstruction Goals • 10% Plan

  5. Johnson’s Reconstruction Goals • Johnson Plan

  6. Promises to Slaves: Turn & Talk President Lincoln, 2nd Inaugural Address “With malice towards none; with charity for all” What words stand out here? • 1 minute to write down a response to this question: Why is it significant that President Lincoln includes this in his inaugural address? Why might some Americans feel disturbed by Lincoln’s address? • Turn & Talk: 30 seconds per partner • Share Out

  7. Activity: Jigsaw • Focus Question: How did the Presidents during the era of Reconstruction create various plans to deal with America’s post-war problems? • ReadAbraham Lincoln • Answer close read questions • Read Andrew Johnson • Answer close read questions • Read Black Views on Reconstruction • Answer close read questions • Share Out

  8. Summary Exit Ticket In your opinion, which President’s Reconstruction plan would be better at reuniting the country after the Civil War? • Homework • Analyzing Political Cartoons due tomorrow • Parking Lot • Develop one critical thinking question from today’s mini-lesson or activity. • Write onto post-it and place onto parking lot. You will address these questions as a class during the initial-activity each following day.

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