Lesson Plan

Interracial Democracy

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Radical Reconstruction, the 10-year period referred to after Congress passed the Reconstruction Act of 1867, saw the establishment of manhood suffrage, men voting without any racial qualifications. Southern states also rewrote their state constitutions that included free public education. Young historians learn about the changes that occurred during this period through a video and readings of primary source materials.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Pause the 13-minute video frequently to allow learners to ask questions, add notes to their worksheets, and check for understanding
  • Divide the class into five expert groups, assign each a different reading, and have one member of each expert group present their findings to jigsawed groups
Classroom Considerations
  • Lesson four out of seven in the 2020 Election Collection
  • Appropriate for remote and in-person learning
Pros
  • Includes before and after viewing discussion questions
Cons
  • None