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Reconstruction and the Compromise of 1877

Discussion

Required Resources

Read/review the following resources for this activity:

· Textbook: Chapter 15, 16 ( Ch. 1 Introduction - U.S. History | OpenStax )

· Lesson

· Minimum of 1 scholarly source (in addition to the textbook)

Initial Post Instructions

For the initial post, craft a response comparing the  three (3) Reconstruction plans:

· Proclamation of Amnesty and Reconstruction (10% Plan) - Lincoln

· Andrew Johnson's Reconstruction Plan

· Congressional Reconstruction Plan (Congress)

Then,  address one (1) of the following for your selections:

· 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.