Reconstruction and Civil War Analysis

Mrs. Hall introduces a DBQ assignment on Reconstruction, guiding students to analyze documents and argue both sides of whether African Americans were more free during Reconstruction. Students are instructed to gain historical context, analyze documents, and provide evidence for both sides before making a final argument. Instructions on completing the document and accessing resources are also provided.

What was the main issue that divided the North and South during the Civil War?

• Economic policies

• Territorial expansion

• Slavery and states' rights

• Foreign alliances

What is the primary task in the Reconstruction DBQ?

• To compare the economies of the North and South

• To summarize the Civil War

• To argue whether African Americans were more free during Reconstruction

• To list the events of the Reconstruction

What must students do after analyzing the documents?

• List the authors of the documents

• Argue both sides of the issue regarding African American freedom

• Create a timeline of events

• Write a summary of each document

What should students use to gain historical context?

• A documentary on the Civil War

• Interviews with historians

• A video and a timeline of events

• A textbook on American history

What should students do if they accidentally delete a text box in the document?

• Contact the teacher for help

• Restart the entire document

• Ignore the mistake and move on

• Add a new text box and continue