Assignment: Reconstruction And The Compromise Of 1877
Required Resources Read/review the following resources for this activity:
• Textbook: Chapter 15, 16
• Lesson
• 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 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.
Reference
McPherson, J. M. (1982). Ordeal by fire: The Civil War and Reconstruction. New York, NY: Alfred A. Knopf.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.