Introduction
We are looking at life after the civil war in the south and into a post-war America. With questions regarding the obstacles people of African American decent had to overcome. Plus, the spread of people across the country post-gold rush and into a brave new world that was a brand new America.
introduce video:
Standards:
US.01 Explain how the Homestead Act and the Transcontinental Railroad impacted the settlement
US.02 Examine federal policies toward American Indians, including: the movement to reservations,
assimilation, boarding schools, and the Dawes Act.
US.03
Explain the impact of the Compromise of 1877, including: Jim Crow laws, lynching,
disenfranchisement methods, the efforts of Benjamin “Pap” Singleton and the Exodusters,
and the Plessy v. Ferguson decision.
Task
To identify key figures and what they accomplished during the reconstruction. Then defined the key figures as groups to the rest of the class for their contributions in overcoming the south and the biased Black Codes that dominated the time.
- The class will divide into 3 groups and defend the figure of the teachers chosing.
Process
1. Understand the Historical Context
- Research the Reconstruction Era: Familiarize yourself with the period from 1865 to 1877, focusing on the social, political, and economic changes that occurred after the Civil War.
- Identify Key Issues: Understand the main issues of the time, such as the struggle for civil rights, the implementation of the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments, and the resistance from Southern states.
2. Identify Prominent Figures - Diviode into 3 groups and have each one take a different role defined by the group...
- Political Leaders: Look into figures like Frederick Douglass, who was a former slave and a leading advocate for civil rights.
. - Activists and Reformers: Research individuals such as Sojourner Truth, an abolitionist and women's rights activist.
. - African American Politicians: Learn about the first African Americans in Congress, like Hiram Revels and Blanche K. Bruce.
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3. Explore Primary Sources
- Speeches and Writings: Read speeches, letters, and autobiographies of key figures to gain insight into their thoughts and actions.
- Newspapers and Journals: Examine periodicals from the era to see how these figures were portrayed and what issues they were addressing.
4. Visit Historical Sites and Museums
- Museums: Visit museums dedicated to African American history and the Civil War, such as the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
- Historical Sites: Explore sites significant to the Reconstruction era, like the homes of key figures or locations of important events.
5. Utilize Online Resources
- Digital Archives: Access online archives and databases that house documents and records from the Reconstruction era.
- Educational Websites: Use reputable websites like PBS and Britannica for detailed articles and biographies
Evaluation
have the students present and define the key figures they are assigned when looking at reconstruction in the south
Conclusion
what did you learn about reconstruction?
what did you learn about the key figures?
what did you learn about black codes and other signs of oppression?
Exit Question: What figure was the most prominent figure we discussed that was the most effective in helping African Americans escape a biased political and systematical south????