Reconstruction Point-Counterpoint

To what extent did Reconstruction help African Americans? Did African Americans get trapped in a situation similar to slavery, or did they make any progress during this period? 

Guiding Questions:

• To what extent did Reconstruction help African Americans? Did African Americans get trapped in a situation similar to slavery, or did they make any progress during this period?

Objectives

• Students will:
  • Identify a thesis statement and evidence in an essay.
  • Engage diverse viewpoints, perspectives, and ideas to understand pluralism within an American identity.
  • Employ historical thinking and reasoning to understand and analyze complex issues.
  • Appreciate the complexities of American history and government by engaging in multiple perspectives.

Student Resources:

• Reconstruction Point Counterpoint Essay
• Reconstruction Point Counterpoint Organizer