1. ReconstructionDBQ

2. 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