Reconstruction Plans
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Subject Area: Social Studies | Grade Level: 11
Lesson Length: 30 minutes
Keywords/Tags: Reconstruction
Lesson Description: In this lesson, students will explore the key components of both the Presidential Reconstruction plan and the Congressional Reconstruction plan. By doing so, they will be able to compare and contrast the key aspects of these plans.

  • Other SSUSH10.a Compare and contrast Presidential Reconstruction with Congressional Reconstruction, including the significance of Lincoln's assassination and Johnson's impeachment.
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Video : Presidential Reconstruction
Instructions: Please watch the following video as many times as needed before completing the quiz. Understanding the content of the video is very important since the lesson activities will be all about this video content.
Description: Learn about the Presidental Reconstruction Plan.
Video : Congressional Reconstruction aka Radical Reconstruction
Instructions: Please watch the following video as many times as needed before starting the quiz. Understanding the content of the video is very important since the lesson activities will be all about this video content.
Description: Learn about Congressional Reconstruction (Radical Reconstruction).
Quiz : Reconstruction Plans
Instructions: Please complete this quiz by choosing the correct answer for each question. You can take this quiz as many times needed.
Question #1

Which plan called for the creation of the Freedmen's Bureau to help former slaves adjust to society?

Question #2

Which Reconstruction plan provided a period of politial equality for African Americans?

Question #3

Under which political plan was President Johnson impeached for dismissing the Secretary of War without approval of the Senate?

Question #4

Which was NOT a goal of Congressional Reconstruction?

Question #5

Which Reconstruction plan wanted to punish the south for causing the Civil War?

Question #6

Which plan wanted to be forgiving and lenient on the south?

Question #7

Why didn't Lincoln's plan last?

Question #8

Which plan protected the rights of of former slaves?

Question #9

Which plan did NOT protect the rights of former slaves?

Question #10

Which is NOT a part of Presidential Reconstruction?

Question #11

Which plan required states to accept the 13th ammendment?

Question #12

Which plan required states to accept the 14th and 15th ammendment?

Description: Compare and contrast the key elements of the Presidential Reconstruction with the key elements of the Congressional Reconstruction.
Resources : Extra resources to help learn about the different plans for Reconstruction
Instructions: Please see additional external resources below. Feel free visit each link to learn more about this lesson.
Here's Where It Gets Interesting Podcast: Secrets of the Civil War: The Rocky Road of Reconstruction
After four years of fighting, the Union had persevered in bringing the seceded states back into the fold. But the newly reunited country had a great deal of healing to do. Reconstruction took over a decade, and the passage of several constitutional amendments, to create new scaffolding. And even as a new century dawned, the United States was as segregated as ever.
Reconstruction Era Timeline
Explore the interactive timeline of the Reconstruction Era. Pay close attention to the Reconstruction plans.
Khan Academy Reconstruction Lesson
Watch the Khan Academy Lesson to earn more about the Reconstruction plans.
Plans for Reconstruction
Read or listen to the article about the plans for Reconstruction.
Description: Here are some great resources to help you explore and learn more about the the Reconstruction Era.