Unit Seven: Reconstruction & Politics of Late Nineteenth Century
Readings:
Chapter 22: The Ordeal of Reconstruction Chapter 23: Political Paralysis in the Gilded Age |
Unit Goals:
- To understand that after the soaring ideals and tremendous sacrifices of the Civil War, the post-war era was generally one of disillusionment with rampant political corruption, regional animosity, rapid industrialization, ethnic conflict, and a disparity of wealth in America. - To realize that while Reconstruction did address difficult issues of reform and racial justice for in the South and achieved some successes, it was ultimately abandoned, leaving a deep legacy of racial and sectional bitterness. - To be able to explain that cultural differences, different constituencies, deeply felt local issues, and controversial economic policies fueled intense party competition and unprecedented voter participation, led to several unsuccessful reform movements. - To recognize that the Compromise of 1877, which put an end to Reconstruction, allowed for an oppressive social and economic structure to return to the South, leading to racial supremacy and segregation for decades to come. |
Announcements/Reminders/Etc.3/12 - Calendar update: TEST MOVED back. Please see below.
3/4 - Calendar updated: quizzes rescheduled. Please see below. 2/28 - Map Quiz for Unit 7 will be a part of the Unit Test. 2/27 - Unit Assignment, Calendar, and Powerpoints posted. AssignmentsUnit 7: Unit Assignment
(Unit Assignment will only be the 10 identifications. Short answers not included) Unit 7 Test Study Guide |
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Calendar:
Calendar updated as of 3/12
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PowerpointsPlease remember that if you lose your note packet, you can print the "Notes Version" powerpoint below and select to print "Handouts (3 slides per page)".
Unit 7 Powerpoint (Class Version) Unit 7 Powerpoint (Notes Version) |
Multimedia
Regional Map for Map Quizzes: