Week 4-2

Week 4- 2: Reconstruction and the Compromise of 1877

 

Required Resources 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.

Writing Requirements

· APA format for in-text citations and list of references

Grading This activity will be graded using the Discussion Grading Rubric. Please review the following link:

· Link (webpage):  Discussion Guidelines