Today’s Walking Classroom podcast talks about how the Union led Reconstruction efforts to rebuild the South following the Civil War. Although railroads and schools were built in the South during Reconstruction, many Southerners resented other changes that the Northerners started during Reconstruction. After Reconstruction, many laws were passed in the South that led to racial segregation.
Character Value: Forgiveness
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Common Core
L–Language | SL–Speaking and Listening | RI–Reading: Informational | RL–Reading: Literature | W–Writing | RH–6-8 Literacy in History/Social Studies | RST–6-8 Literacy in Science & Technical Subjects Elementary School:RI.3.1, RI.3.2, RI.3.3, SL.3.1, SL.3.4
RI.4.1, RI.4.2, RI.4.3, SL.4.1, SL.4.4
RI.5.1, RI.5.2, RI.5.3, SL.5.1, SL.5.4
Middle School:
RI.6.1, RI.6.2, RI.6.3, SL.6.1, SL.6.4
RI.7.1, RI.7.2, RI.7.3, SL.7.1, SL.7.4
RI.8.1, RI.8.2, RI.8.3, SL.8.1, SL.8.4
RH.6-8.4
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Reconstruction Google Quiz
Slide Deck:
Reconstruction Slide Deck
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Test your knowledge of the Reconstruction with this quiz from Ducksters Education Site.
Demonstrate your knowledge of the Reconstruction and decide how you would have handled the end of the Civil War with this packet from iCivics.
Read passages detailing the period of Reconstruction from 1865 to 1877 and answer corresponding questions.
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