Many historians believe the first decade following the Civil War was critical in the development of the reconstruction era. Because equity and civil rights failed to happen quickly - it said precedent for more than a century of racial injustice.
Read the article titled: Reconstructing Reconstruction by Nicholas Lemann in the Washington Monthly,
http://www.washingtonmonthly.com/magazine/january_february_2013/features/deconstructing_reconstruction042046.php?page=all
Then give your thoughts on the article:
Read the article titled: Reconstructing Reconstruction by Nicholas Lemann in the Washington Monthly,
http://www.washingtonmonthly.com/magazine/january_february_2013/features/deconstructing_reconstruction042046.php?page=all
Then give your thoughts on the article:
- What is the author's point of view as it relates to reconstruction? Success or Failure?
- Do you agree or disagree with his point of view?
- Use some evidence to support your answers...