In preparation for the initial post, consider the three (3) Reconstruction Plans below:
- Proclamation of Amnesty and Reconstruction (10% Plan) – Lincoln
- Andrew Johnson’s Reconstruction Plan
- Congressional Reconstruction Plan (Congress)
Then, in one (1) to two (2) paragraphs, address one (1) of the following:
- Analyze if the South should have been treated as a defeated nation or as rebellious states.
- Explain how the American culture and society changed in the North versus the South during Reconstruction.
- Analyze the impact of the Compromise of 1877 that ended Reconstruction on African Americans.
Follow-Up Post Instructions
- Respond to one peer.
- Further the dialogue by building upon their post with information you uncovered while researching.
- Include one (1) meaningful scholarly source to demonstrate much depth. A scholarly source can include your textbook, assigned readings, or additional scholarly research.