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To what degree did Black Americans’ status change due to the Civil War and Reconstruction (1861-1877)? Consider social, economic and political changes in your response.

WHPP Study Guide sem 1

Consider one of the 3 below:

To what extent is is correct to say that the Civil War represented a second American Revolution?

Assess the effectiveness of the military leadership, strategies and tactics of the North and South during the Civil War.

“Lincoln was one of the most democratic and also one of the most autocratic presidents.” Explain what is meant by this statement and then give reasons for agreeing or disagreeing with it.

2011 schoolyear semester 1 review sheet

“The Civil War was not inevitable; it was the result of extremism and failures of leadership on both sides.” Assess the validity of this statement considering 1830-1861.

Students are encouraged to be creative with their presentations. Most end up doing the “same old thing.” But this group decided to dress up as individual historical persons and asked the class to interview them based on the Zinn readings. It was very engaging and the students responded in character very well!

To what extent did manifest destiny and territorial expansion unite or divide the US from 1830-1860?