Civil War In December 1863

“The national debate over Reconstruction began during the Civil War. In December 1863, less
than a year after he issued the Emancipation Proclamation, Pres. Abraham Lincoln announced
the first comprehensive program for Reconstruction”. – cite source number from bibliography.
INCORRECT – Too much quoted material.
“Reconstruction, in U.S. history, the period (1865–77) that followed the American Civil War and
during which attempts were made to redress the inequities of slavery and its political, social,
and economic legacy and to solve the problems arising from the readmission to the Union of
the 11 states that had seceded at or before the outbreak of war. Long portrayed by many
historians as a time when vindictive Radical Republicans fastened black supremacy upon the
defeated Confederacy, Reconstruction has since the late 20th century been viewed more
sympathetically as a laudable experiment in interracial democracy. Reconstruction witnessed
far-reaching changes in America’s political life. At the national level, new laws and
constitutional amendments permanently altered the federal system and the definition of
American citizenship. In the South, a politically mobilized black community joined with white
allies to bring the Republican Party to power, and with it a redefinition of the responsibilities of
government.”
Use good sources – no Wikipedia. Here is a site that may help with sources.
https://www.academia-research.com/freelance-writing/crediblenon-credible-sources/
Grading Rubric
Introduction paragraph - 10 points (Overall summary of your paper.)
Personal evaluation – 70 points (Your own writing explaining your opinion of your chosen topic
– listed below. Small quotes to prove your point.)
Conclusion paragraph – 10 points (Summarize the point of the paper.)
Bibliography – 10 points (Correctly cited sources that are used in your paper. This should be a
list of the quotes used in your paper.)
Topics for History 1301
What was the role of “Common Sense” in passage of The Declaration of Independence?
Did the Constitution help solve the weaknesses of The Articles of Confederation?
What was the impact of the invention of the cotton gin on the South and slavery?
Why was the Indian Removal Act passed and what was the impact on Native Americans?
What were the causes of the Mexican War? Did the United States start the war?
What were the strengths and weaknesses of the North and the South during the Civil War? or
What was the major advantage that led to Northern victory?
What was the impact the Emancipation Proclamation within the United States and within
Europe?
Was Reconstruction a success or failure?