Unit Plan

After Reconstruction: Problems of African Americans in the South

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Lynchings, race riots, and Jim Crow laws were just a few examples of antagonism that African Americans faced after Emancipation. Class groups investigate these and other events, and prepare a presentation to inform the class about the results of their research.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
  • Introduce the lesson by modeling the process of identifying a problem, doing keyword searches, and analyzing primary source documents
Classroom Considerations
  • Class members should have experience analyzing primary source materials, searching databases, and understand how to stage a simulated Congress
Pros
  • The resource presents an overview of the project, includes links to all the required materials, and details the lesson procedure
Cons
  • No rubrics are included for the various projects