This US History Reconstruction lesson plan examines the resistance by the Southern states of the USA against Reconstruction policies, focusing on resentment of carpetbaggers, establishment of Black Codes, the rise of sharecropping, and denial of voting rights.
Designed for a 45-50 minute class period, it is flexible enough to be expanded into two lessons or shortened based on time. Ideal for any teacher, substitute plans, or virtual classrooms, this lesson provides students with a deep understanding of Southern resistance during Reconstruction.
- Lesson Contains (in a downloadable .zip file):
- Daily Slides PowerPoint Presentation entitled “Southern Defiance of Reconstruction”.
- Student Guided Notes (MS Word): Fill-in-the-blank style notes for active student participation.
- Teacher Guided Notes (MS Word): Fully completed answer key for easy reference.
- Multiple-Choice Quiz (Student Version) (MS Word): Six-question quiz for assessment, pre-test, exit slip, or review.
- Multiple-Choice Quiz (Teacher Version) (MS Word): Includes all correct answers for quick grading.
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- Topics Covered:
- Carpetbaggers and Southern Reaction: Northern influence and Southern backlash
- Formation of the Solid South: Political consolidation of Southern states post-war
- De Facto Slavery: The continuation of exploitative labor practices after the Civil War
- Black Codes: Laws aimed at restricting the rights of African Americans
- Sharecropping: The economic system that kept many Black Americans in poverty
- Poll Taxes & Literacy Tests: Tactics used to disenfranchise African American voters
- Formation of the Ku Klux Klan: A violent white supremacist group targeting African Americans
- Lynching: The widespread use of terror and violence to maintain white supremacy
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- Slides/Pages: 31 slides, 4 pages
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- Extremely content-rich—provides all the details you need for an engaging class.
- Perfect for any teacher, regardless of experience.
- Substitute-friendly—comprehensive, no-prep materials included.
- Excellent for virtual learning—fully compatible with digital platforms.
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- 51/Usage Statement:
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