DAY 4: Grant Administration and the Election of 1876

Focus: The election of 1876 and the effects of the so-called Compromise of 1877 on the South and the nation.  

    Questions to consider:
1) What was the condition of the United States at the time of the 1876      presidential election?
2) Does the condition of the Union have bearing on the Republican and Democratic choice for presidential candidates? 

     

Task One:  Watch the video on the Electoral College to understand the process and why Hayes-Tilden was very controversial.

Homework:  Write a two page paper on Google Docs answering the following question:

 After the Civil War, Congress passed much legislation to not only “reconstruct” the South, but to alter the position of African Americans in American life.  Do you think Reconstruction was a success or failure with regard to African Americans?  Explain.

You must be ready to share the document on Friday.   The essay must have a clear thesis, three paragraphs of support and a conclusion.   

DAY 3: Reconstruction Amendments

Focus:  After the Civil War the government worked to secure the rights of newly freed blacks while punishing the South, the Reconstruction Amendments are an attempt to secure those rights.

Reconstruction

Task One:  Reconstruction Amendments.   Please go Here and read about and answer the questions about Reconstruction.   When you are finished share your document with me.  

Homework:  Complete the following questions for Homework.  We will wrap up and discuss them on Thursday.   Community Service Day is Wednesday.  

Monday Funny: HERE