Civil War ReconstructionChapter 16 Review

Essay Prompt: “Reconstruction”

“Discuss the political, social and economic effects of Reconstruction in the South following the American Civil War.”

Background/General Essay Set-up: Comments about the topic, other background information, sets time and place.Time and Place:Thesis: Central focus of your essay, last sentence in into paragraph, and

must state your 3 categories of proof.Categories of Proof:

a. These will be the topic of each of your body paragraphs.

b.c.

Topic Sentence (TS): Supports the first category of proof in thesis.

CD Specific details, examples, that prove your topic sentence.

CD CM Connects cd’s, analyzes them, shows c/e, or deeper description.

CDCD

CM

TST (This Shows That): Makes the point of how your cd’s prove your topic

sentence.

What would a good thesis statement look like for this question?

Thesis: ________________________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________.

“Discuss the political, social and economic effects of Reconstruction in the south following the American Civil War.”

Possible Introduction Paragraph with Thesis:

“During the period 1865-1877 the United States struggled through a period following the Civil War called Reconstruction. This process of was aimed at rebuilding the South, as well as allowing the former Confederate states to form new govern-ments to rejoin the Union. Among the many effects of Reconstruction were political struggles such as ______, social consequences including _______, and economic changes like _______which influenced the South in a variety of ways.”

Pair-up: Complete the outline for your assigned section. Political Effects (left)

Social Effects (center) Economic Effects (right)

Topic Sentence (TS): Supports a category of proof in thesis.

CD: Specific details, examples, that prove your

topic sentence.CD:

CM: Connects cd’s, analyzes them, shows

c/e, or deeper description.CD:

CD: CM:

TST (This Shows That): Makes the point of how your

cd’s prove your topic sentence.

(must be a minimum of 8 sentences in length or MORE)

Complete Your Assigned SectionPolitical EffectsSocial EffectsEconomic Effects

Test: 30 Multiple Choice Questions = 30

pts. 1 Short Answer Essay = 20 pts.

Choose one category of proof from our Effects of Reconstruction prompt and

write one body paragraph. (minimum 8

sentences).

Study Tips

Re-read or skim over the chapter.

Use your syllabus to identify terms and objectives listed and make flashcards.

Study your notes. Take the online practice test on

the Goldfield website. Read the chapter summary and

review at the end of the chapter. Review the chapter headings and

rephrase into a question.

Sample Questions:1. In the early years of Reconstruction, the Freedmen’s

Bureau was successful at

a. permanently securing suffrage for black males

b. stopping all violence committed against ex-slaves

c. reducing black illiteracy by roughly 20 percent

d. convincing southern whites to accept the Wade-Davis

Bill

2. General Sherman’s Field Order No. 15 gave hope to

blacks because it

a. set aside plots of southern land for distribution

b. guaranteed all ex-slaves the right to a free education

c. established voting rights for black males in the South

d. indicated that segregation was unconstitutional

Sample Questions:3.Of the following, which one is NOT listed as

something that worked in the Democrats’ favor in the election of 1876?a. the scandals of the Grant administrationb. the background and experience of Samuel J. Tildenc. northern weariness with southern Republican governmentsd. persisting economic depression

4. Which statement best summarizes the outcome of the election of 1876?

a. The Republicans traded the presidency in exchange for railroad monopolies.b. The Democrats failed to win because Tilden

was an unpopular candidate.c. The South exchanged the presidency in favor

of more local autonomy.d. Northern apathy resulted in the victory of a southern Democrat.

People, places and things…

Briefly describe anything you can recall about the term.

Write down the terms and any details you think are important.