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Reconstruction Era

Unknown Grade45 min

Learning Objective

I can analyze the successes and failures of Reconstruction in addressing the issues faced by newly freed African Americans.

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9 min

RECONSTRUCTION [APUSH Review Unit 5 Topic 10] Period 5: 1844-1877

Heimler's History

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14 min

7 questions • Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

“Analyze the impact of the Freedmen's Bureau on the lives of newly freed African Americans during Reconstruction. What were its main successes and failures in addressing their needs? Evaluate the effectiveness of the 14th and 15th Amendments in improving the rights of newly freed African Americans. What challenges did these amendments face in achieving their intended goals? ”

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