Unit 2- Reconstruction
Reconstruction (1865–1876)
After the Civil War, the U.S. tried to rebuild and give freedom to formerly enslaved people. New laws ended slavery, made African Americans citizens, and gave Black men the right to vote. Many made progress in schools and politics, but resistance and violence in the South led to the rise of Jim Crow laws after Reconstruction ended
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Week 4 9/22 - 9/26
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Lesson 1 - Reconstruction Begins 9/23/25
Reconstruction Begins
Partner Slideshow and Reading
Academic Vocab Build Your Glossery of Terms
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Lesson 2 - Reconstruction Stations - Analyzing Evidence of Reconstructions Failures and Successes
Reconstruction Stations
Was Reconstruction a Success?
Station Activity with Primary Sources
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Lesson 3 - Slavery by Another Name
Slavery by Another Name
PBS Video Documentary Clips
Guided Video Worksheet
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Week 5
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Lesson 4 - Slavery by Another Name Day 2
Slavery by Another Name
PBS Video Documentary Clips
Guided Video Worksheet
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Lesson 5 - Reconstruction Ends 9/30/25 and 10/01/25
Reconstruction Ends
Guided Notes
Reconstruction Amendments
Notebook Check-Ins
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Lesson 6 - The End of Reconstruction & Reflection
Reconstruction Ends
Guided Notes
Notebook Check-Ins
Worktime on Reconstruction Essential Question
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Lesson 7 - Was Reconstruction a Succuss or Failure - Writing Work Day
Reconstruction Ends
Worktime on Reconstruction Essential Question
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Week 6
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Week 7