ReconstructionDBQ
Why did Reconstruction fail? Reason one: resistance from white southerners Reason two: lack of support for African Americans Reason three: Johnson administration not supportive Any others? Sample Thesis: After the Civil War, the Reconstruction effort failed due to resistance from white southerners and lack of support for African Americans. Hook/context-background/2-part thesis Body paragraph one (supports 1st part of thesis) Body paragraph two (supports 2nd part of thesis) Conclusion – restate thesis and bring closure to the essay