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Reconstructing the South: Mercy or Iron Fist?

Explore the ethical dilemma facing Northern legislators during Reconstruction – mercy or punishment for the South. Delve into literacy tests, voting rights, political cartoons, and primary sources to analyze historical perspectives. Uncover the complexities of post-Civil War America.

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Reconstructing the South: Mercy or Iron Fist?

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  1. DO NOW - WRITE During the process of Reconstruction, many Northern politicians, including President Andrew Johnson, wanted to show mercy toward the South. Others wanted to punish the South for seceding and for supporting slavery. If you were a Northern legislator, would you rule and rebuild the South with an iron fist or would you show mercy? Explain your answer.

  2. Literacy Test • Is the test fair? • Should people have to take a test before voting? • Should voters be informed about their government? • Is voting a right worth struggling for?

  3. Political Cartoon “Ballot Box” • What is the cartoonist’s point of view • Who would benefit from African Americans voting or not voting? • Is this cartoon violent? Why should violence be necessary at a voting station?

  4. Dr. Seuss Cartoon • Democracy’s Turnstile? • 10 Million Americans Who Haven’t Got the Price • What race is illustrated in the cartoon? • Why did white supremacists use a poll tax to exclude African American voters? What about the poor white voters?

  5. Primary Source • Why does Watson believe that blacks and whites should both support the People’s Party? • Why does he believe that they are separated? • To what extent does he believe that whites and blacks are equal? • The People’s Party faded away in the early 1900’s; when this occurred Watson became an outspoken racist. Why do you think he changed his views?

  6. What have you learned? No Repeats 

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