Ch 11: Reconstruction After the Civil War - Middle School US History: Homeschool Curriculum

Who's it for?

This unit of our Middle School U.S. History Homeschool course will benefit any student who is trying to learn about Reconstruction. There is no faster or easier way to learn about Reconstruction after the Civil War. Among those who would benefit are:

• Students who require an efficient, self-paced course of study to learn about Andrew Johnson's impeachment, the Indian Wars, the 15th Amendment and the end of Reconstruction.
• Homeschool parents looking to spend less time preparing lessons and more time teaching.
• Homeschool parents who need a U.S. history curriculum that appeals to multiple learning types (visual or auditory).
• Gifted students and students with learning differences.

How it works:

• Students watch a short, fun video lesson that covers a specific unit topic.
• Students and parents can refer to the video transcripts to reinforce learning.
• Short quizzes and a Reconstruction after the Civil War unit exam confirm understanding or identify any topics that require review.

Reconstruction After the Civil War Unit Objectives:

• Review the legacy of President Abraham Lincoln's administration.
• Understand how President Andrew Johnson tried to extend Lincoln's reconstruction plans.
• Explore Andrew Johnson's impeachment.
• Learn about the election of President Ulysses S. Grant, along with his successes and corruption scandals.
• Get an overview of the 13th, 14th and 15th amendments, which were adopted during the Reconstruction.
• Discover how the Reconstruction affected African-Americans.
• Examine the southern U.S. post-Civil War.
• Analyze women's suffrage, the transcontinental railroad and the Homestead Act.
• Look at the resistance between American settlers and Native Americans.
• Review the election of 1876 and how it ended Reconstruction.
• Read about the successes, failures and goals of the Reconstruction.