Legacy of Reconstruction
Description PROMPT: No Hollywood film distorted the history of Reconstruction more than D.W. Griffith’s “The Birth of a Nation.” Several generations of Americans understand the time period primarily through the film, so the film’s influence is significant and is still felt today. Please watch the following scenes from the film that focus on the portrayal […]
African Americans during Reconstruction
A summary and reaction to the video by Abigail Cooper on African Americans during reconstruction. it must be 3 pages long. Directions: Select one of the lectures below and write a FULL 3-page summary and reaction. Your writing assignment should be double-spaced and written in a standard, 12-point font. MLA style is preferred, but any standard […]
Eric Foner, Chapter 15: “What is Freedom?: Reconstruction, 1865-1877”
1.) Read and interpret the Dunning article (Note: you can use Wikipedia or any of the YouTube videos that feature Eric Foner to help you understand the Dunning School interpretation of Reconstruction). Then, you should read/review chapter 15 from the Foner textbook and review your notes from class lectures on Reconstruction. 2.) Explore the primary […]
