1865-1877: Reconstruction Era

Image Source - 1870: Hiram R. Revels of Mississippi becomes first African American seated in the United States Senate

Summary in Three

Post-Civil War Racial Dynamics: Understanding the role of race during the Reconstruction Era is crucial for comprehending the complex dynamics that emerged after the Civil War. The period witnessed significant shifts in power relations, with formerly enslaved individuals gaining some rights, but it also saw the rise of violence and resistance as white supremacist groups sought to reassert dominance.
Struggle for Civil Rights: Examining the Reconstruction Era provides insights into the early efforts to establish civil rights for African Americans, including the passage of the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments. However, the persistent violence and discriminatory practices, such as the emergence of Black Codes and Jim Crow laws, highlight the challenges faced by African Americans in their quest for equality.
Long-term Impact on American Society: The Reconstruction Era's complexities, marked by racial tensions and violence, had lasting repercussions on American society. Patterns established during this period, including the erosion of civil rights gains and the perpetuation of systemic racism, continued to shape the trajectory of race relations in the United States, making it a pivotal era for understanding the roots of racial inequality in American history.

1865-1877:
Reconstruction Era

Skill Focus
Cause and Effect

Compelling Question
What were the responses to the 4 million formerly enslaved people gaining their freedom?

Essential Standard(s)
HS.H3.2 Analyze how ideologies, religion, and belief systems have influenced economic, political, and social institutions over time.

Learning Target
I am able to identify and explain the successes and failures of the Reconstruction Era on the freedom and rights of Black people in the United States.
I am able to explain identify and explain specific inequalities that was being encountered by people living in the United States.

Essential Lessons
1865-1877: Reconstruction Era

Essential Lessons are content lessons that are required by all students to complete.
Mr. Wince will ask to see your notes throughout the quarter and give feedback and engage in conversations about the content.

Checklist (7 Lessons)
Anticipatory Guide (2 Parts - Before/After)
Overview Videos: Reconstruction
Amend: The Fight for America
Podcast: The Big Lie
A Trial Role Play: Who Killed Reconstruction?
Indigenous Treaties: Fort Laramie Treaties of 1851 & 1868
Voices of Resistance:

Growing Our Vocabulary

Directions: These words need to be added to your personal glossary with definitions.
These words will be incorporated into your lessons so that you have the context around how these words and concepts are used!

Reconstruction Era
lynching
sharecropping

Jim Crow Laws
oppression
infrastructure

Treaty
Ku Klux Klan (KKK)

Framework: Master's Tools & House, Temporary Win

Add words that you came across throughout these Essential Lessons that you learned and add them to your glossary.

Overview Videos:
Reconstruction Era

Amend:
The Fight For America

Podcast:
The Big Lie

A Trial Role Play:
Who Killed Reconstruction?

"A brief moment in the sun"

Voices of Resistance:

Additional Lessons

These Lessons can help you better understand different aspects of the concept we are studying.
These Lessons are NOT mandatory but would add to your learning about this time period.

These may be articles/videos/podcasts about our topics and there may or may not be specific instructions to do something with them other than read/watch/listen and see how it can add meaning to your understanding.