Instrukcije

Content Objective: I will be able to recognize the modern and historical significance of The Reconstruction Era.

Standard Objective: I will be able to draw reasonable inferences and logical conclusions from text.

Louisiana Literacy Test Reflection Questions

Literacy Tests emerge in the period of time right after the Civil War known as the Reconstruction Era. These tests were created in the South to keep Black people from exercising their voting rights. The Reconstruction Era marks a period of both progress and pain in our country. Let’s learn more...

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What were your thoughts while taking this test? How did you feel thinking that your grade was going to be impacted based on your score?

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Write the first three words that come to your mind when thinking about this test. No explanation needed, just write the words down.

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Why do you think these tests were purposely used instead of simply telling Black Americans they were not allowed to vote?

Righting Wrongs: Today, several states in the Deep South have to prove to the government that they have a certain percentage of black voters registered.

Reconstruction Era Classwork Notes

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STOP! THE REMAINDER OF THIS FORMATIVE IS INDEPENDENT HOMEWORK.

Please read the following excerpt from the Congressional Record, Thaddeus Stevens makes the case for confiscation and redistribution of land in the South.

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The author indicates that the nation should handle the aftermath of the Civil War by

allowing newly freed Blacks to vote on a suitable punishment for their former enslavers.

taking land from the Confederate rebels and giving it to newly freed Blacks.

forgiving all Southern rebels who participated in the Civil War for the sake of the Union.

imprisoning the leaders of the Confederacy only and forgiving Southern citizens.

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As used in line 8, "untouched" most nearly means

damaged

unharmed

unaffected

pure

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As presented in the passage, Stevens would most likely agree that

we must reform the South but not necessarily change the entire social structure.

the United States cannot be truly free without economic opportunity for all.

a true republic has a diverse population with people at all class levels.

people of all colors will naturally interact now that social strife has ended with the Civil War.

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Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?

Line 1-2 ("The whole...is lost")

Line 2-3 ("How can... true republic")

Line 3-5 ("How can... and serfs")

Line 5-6 ("If the... free labor")

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Based on this passage, Stevens believes his plan will work because

having land to call their own will commit newly freed Blacks to the success of the American republic.

farming is a noble way to make a living that will make a good citizen out of everyone.

formerly enslaved people will want be spiteful towards their previous owners.

it will help the South compete with the industrial factories that are booming in the North.

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—Excerpts from speeches by Radical Republican Congressman Thaddeus Stevens, 1865, as published in the Congressional

Record

Unit 4.4 Classwork & Homework: The Reconstruction Era

STOP! THE REMAINDER OF THIS FORMATIVE IS INDEPENDENT HOMEWORK.

Unit 4.4 Classwork & Homework: The Reconstruction Era

What were your thoughts while taking this test? How did you feel thinking that your grade was going to be impacted based on your score?

Write the first three words that come to your mind when thinking about this test. No explanation needed, just write the words down.

Why do you think these tests were purposely used instead of simply telling Black Americans they were not allowed to vote?

STOP! THE REMAINDER OF THIS FORMATIVE IS INDEPENDENT HOMEWORK.

The author indicates that the nation should handle the aftermath of the Civil War by

As used in line 8, "untouched" most nearly means

As presented in the passage, Stevens would most likely agree that

Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?

Based on this passage, Stevens believes his plan will work because

What were your thoughts while taking this test? How did you feel thinking that your grade was going to be impacted based on your score?

Write the first three words that come to your mind when thinking about this test. No explanation needed, just write the words down.

Why do you think these tests were purposely used instead of simply telling Black Americans they were not allowed to vote?

The author indicates that the nation should handle the aftermath of the Civil War by

As used in line 8, "untouched" most nearly means

As presented in the passage, Stevens would most likely agree that

Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?

Based on this passage, Stevens believes his plan will work because