Reconstruction: Success or Failure?
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Objective
I can argue whether Reconstruction was a success or failure by using evidence and considering different viewpoints.
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Warm-up video
Unknown Channel · 5:00
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Practice
5 questions
Describe the main goals of Reconstruction after the Civil War, as presented in the video.
According to the video, what were some of the successes of Reconstruction in terms of reuniting the country and changing laws?
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Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Based on the video, argue whether Reconstruction was more of a success or a failure for African Americans. Provide at least two pieces of evidence from the video to support your argument. Considering the goals of reuniting the country and rebuilding the South, argue whether Reconstruction was more of a success or a failure. Provide at least two pieces of evidence from the video to support your argument. The video presents both positive and negative aspects of Reconstruction. Choose one positive and one negative aspect mentioned in the video, and explain how each supports the argument that Reconstruction was either a success or a failure.”
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