Early Reconstruction

Presidential Reconstruction

Mr. Poppens

Poll

Should the reconstruction of the Southern states have focused on reconciliation or transformation?

• Reconciliation

• Transformation

Multiple Choice

Presidential Reconstruction was

• Reconciliatory and lenient

• Strict and punitive

Multiple Choice

Radical Republicans wanted to

• Forgive the Confederacy and let them quickly rejoin the Union

• Punish the Confederates and transform Southern society

Open Ended

What do you see in this cartoon? Who is shown? What are they doing? What is the message of this cartoon?