Notebook Entry #9 Reconstruction- Left Side Oh I’m a good old rebel Now that’s just what I am; For the ‘fair land of freedom’, I do not care a damn. I’m glad I fought agin it – I only wish we’d won And I don’t want a pardon For anything I’ve done. - From a popular Southern song, 1865-66
Presidential Reconstruction South still considered part Union 13th Amendment: abolition of slavery Lincoln assassinated - John Wilkes Booth 1865 Andrew Johnson becomes president
Video Clip: Reconstruction- The Second Civil War – left side continued… Record bullet point notes as you watch the video. Be sure to describe the 14th and 15th amendments…
Notebook Entry #10 – Left Side Use Notebook entry #9 to create a metaphor/simile that highlights the attempt to rebuild the union after the civil war (aka “reconstruction”) Be sure to label the metaphor with the details in your Cornell notes and video notes. Be creative and add color for full credit
Explain how this Thomas Nast cartoon shows the continued racial tension in the US after the Civil War. – Right Side
Connection to Today: Should Cities be allowed to take down Confederate monuments? – right side continued Pro Argument s – make a list …. Con Arguments – make a list…. Where do you stand on this issue? Explain your answer…