It can, and has, been argued that the real winner of the American Civil War was Capitalism. Those who support this belief claim that Reconstruction failed, they argue that Southern Capitalists successfully bypassed Constitutional and Congressional changes and instead implemented laws that institutionalized the economic/ political and social inequities of slavery. Others argue that the Northern vision of a free America was realized at the conclusion of the Civil War. Those who support this position argue that political changes made in the decade following the war, eventually led to radical economic/social and political changes in the defeated South, and over time led to the evolution of an America where all men are treated equally under the law and have access to all the same rights and privileges. |  |
Assignment Participants will view the video entitled "Reconstruction". They will reference the additional readings available from the web links below, when finished, they will write, and post a response essay related to the text addressing the question/s "Was Reconstruction a Success? If so, how? If not, why? Explain your answer. What lessons can be learned from our experience with Reconstruction?". Participant essays should reflect their beliefs insights, ideas, teaching strategies etc. related to the ideas presented in both the text and additional online resources. Participant's blogs are due May 11th. In addition participants will respond to a minimum two of their peer's posts within the blog. Blog Responses are due May, 4th. All blogs are posted below.
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