President Lincoln’s goal for reconstruction remained linked to his goal in
the war-preserve the Union. His plan favored leniency, to as quickly as
possible reintegrate the south and gain the support of Southern Unionists
(mostly former Whigs). Radical Republicans urged a much harsher course,
believing that the south was unrepentant and should bear the costs of
Reconstruction.
INSTRUCTIONS:
To prepare you must complete the following readings:
• Review the section in Chapter 17 which discusses the Black
Codes, and the linked document, taken from the writings
of William A. DunningDownload William A. Dunning.
• Review the relevant sections of Chapter 18: The Southern Burden
and Life in the New South.
• Review and identify relevant information on the linked PBS
American Experience site, Reconstruction The Second Civil
WarLinks to an external site.
• Utilize at least one of the linked sources to support your
discussion.
• Identify and incorporate at least one additional outside source to
support your discussion. In addition to the textbook, you may use
any material outside of the textbook.
