Essential Question by James Pierson https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion en-us 2018-01-26 17:09:19 UTC 2026-03-17 16:18:57 UTC hello@padlet.com Put your name at the top of your post. pierson_james https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/557207885 Who had the best plan for "reconstructing" the Union and why? (4 or 5 sentences)]]> 2020-05-07 12:10:07 UTC https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/557207885 Eddy COunihan https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/559998841 The Wade Davis bill did. The Wade David bIll punished the SOuth. This was needed because the south had gone against the north, now that they have the war, they should punish them for it. Along with this, it favored that all men are created equal, and favored voting rights towards African Americans. It also got rid of slavery by making new state constitutions. The wade David bill would favor everyone, and give rights where they are needed

]]> 2020-05-08 14:57:20 UTC https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/559998841 Max Helmich https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/560218392 The Wade Davis Bill was definitely the best plan. This was the best plan because the south needed help because they were going against someone they knew were strong. They should be punished. This plan got rid of the problem with slavery and many more. The Wade Bill would be best for everyone and help tremendously.]]> 2020-05-08 16:23:48 UTC https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/560218392 Dom Nerone https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/560515933 The Wade Davis Bill was the best plan. Both sides were fighting and this plan punished the south, and that should be done. This plan also wanted African Americans to vote, and to give rights enjoyed by white Americans. This plan got rid of slavery by creating new state constitutions. The wade Davis Bill was the best choice for everyone.]]> 2020-05-08 18:42:29 UTC https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/560515933 Joshua Clunan https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/560557329 I believe that Lincoln had the best plan for reconstruction. To bring the North and South together, they must be able to see eye to eye, and do this peacefully. Punishing the South would just cause more problems as a nation, and improvement would be slowed down dramatically. Lincoln, the genius, was able to recognize this and did not want progress to be hindered. This peaceful resolution will surely bring grater results in a short amount of time... without war.]]> 2020-05-08 19:06:00 UTC https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/560557329 Nolan Plassio https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/560565717 The best plan for reconstruction was the Wade Davis Bill. The plan eventually punished the South. They were needed to be punished for all that they have done, and this plan will also dramatically change the southern society. This plan also disallowed former Confederates to become government officials because they were against our country at one point in time. The new state constitutions that were made had to ban slavery which made sense. This plan also not only does favor giving African Americans the right to vote, but it also gives rights owned by white people to African Americans. The Wade-Davis Bill was the best solution to the reconstruction issue.]]> 2020-05-08 19:10:25 UTC https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/560565717 Kristen Kusluch https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/560754443 The Radical Republicans had the best plan for reconstructing the Union with The Wade-Davis Bill. This plan was more aggressive towards punishing the South and it mainly favored starting from scratch which is exactly what the country needed after the disastrous war. It granted African Americans the right to vote and it forced southern states to give rights enjoyed by white Americans to them. In conclusion, The Wade-Davis Bill proposed by the Radical Republicans was the best plan for reconstructing the Union for many important reasons.]]> 2020-05-08 21:17:54 UTC https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/560754443 Anna Minick https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/560775192 I believe that the Wade-Davis Bill was the best plan for reconstructing the Union. It served justice by punishing the South for what they have done. The Bill would dramatically change the South. It also granted African Americans the right to vote, and it encouraged equal rights. The Wade-Davis Bill proved to be the best choice to reconstruct the Union.]]> 2020-05-08 21:36:56 UTC https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/560775192 Cody Hendrych-Bondra https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/560851775 I believe that the best way to reconstruct the union was the Wade-Davis bill way. I think that immediately there should have dramatic change in the south. Such as African Americans receiving the same rights as white Americans. This way the south would not have passed the “black codes” or Jim Crow laws. Action should have been taken immediately, so the integration of African Americans and white americans would not have taken as long.]]> 2020-05-08 22:58:32 UTC https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/560851775 Abby Turka https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/561015579 I believe that the best way to reconstruct the union was Lincolns plan. Punishing the South for trying to secede would only anger Southerners and make reconstructing the country more difficult. Lincolns plan may have been a little too easy on the south because only 10% of citizens needed to take an oath of loyalty to the Union, but I still believe that his plan is better. We had already punished the South enough in the war by destroying their transportation system and their homes, so the least we could do is resolve the war peacefully]]> 2020-05-09 04:05:54 UTC https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/561015579 Lindsay Barone https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/561588042 I believe that the best way to reconstruct the union was the Radical Republicans and their Wade-Davis Bill. I think this is the best plan, because the South was punished for all the harm that they caused during the war and all the pain they caused towards the African Americans. This bill helped African Americans in many ways in the way that it favored granting the African Americans being able to vote and forced southern states to give the rights enjoyed by the white Americans. The plan proposed by the Radical Republicans and their Wade-Davis bill was the best way to reconstruct the union.]]> 2020-05-09 15:36:29 UTC https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/561588042 Cara Robison https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/564887298 i think the Wade-Davis bill was the best plan. They were going to punish the south for all the damage they caused during the war. it helped take steps towards having equal rights for the african american people and white people. This plan was for equality and having a better life for the people of the United States. This was the best plan for everyone.]]> 2020-05-11 13:46:57 UTC https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/564887298 Martina Tatalias https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/566207188 I believe the Wade-Davis Bill was the best plan. I think this because to form a new state government, 50% of the voters of a state have to take an oath of loyalty to the Union. I think this is way more fair than Lincoln's plan. In Lincoln's plan only 10% of the voters of a state have to take an oath of loyalty to the Union. I think this is way too easy and 50% is much better. Before the state forms its own government they should be committed to being a part of the Union by having at least half of the state committed to being a part of the Union. ]]> 2020-05-11 22:45:14 UTC https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/566207188 Ying Zhi Lu https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/566351774 In my opinion, I believe the Wade-Davis Bill promoted by the Radical Republicans in Congress had the best plan for “reconstructing” the union. This is because the plan would ultimately punish the South for causing this devastating war and tearing this country apart. It would assure that there would be equality between African Americans and white Americans. For instance, it guaranteed African Americans the right to vote and forced southern states to give rights enjoyed by whites to African Americans, which is equal and right. Therefore, Wade-Davis Bill was the best solution to repair the union. ]]> 2020-05-12 01:04:35 UTC https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/566351774 Maddie Kanagy https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/566656179 I believe that Lincoln had the best plan. I think this because he was ready to forgive the South after everything. In order to reconstruct the union they need the South back, so they need to forgive the past and move on. He also wanted to only give some rights to the African Americans. Although this is messed up it would be a good way to get the South on board and they could eventually give them full rights.

]]> 2020-05-12 06:31:43 UTC https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/566656179 Mia Gerber https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/567707486 I believe that Lincoln had the best plan to reconstruct the union. He planned to be very kind and forgiving to the South, because he thought punishing them more may cause this whole situation to happen again. And while he may not have wanted to grant as many rights to African Americans, his plan intended to preserve the union as he once said during the Civil War]]> 2020-05-12 14:34:43 UTC https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/567707486 Ashleigh Manns https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/567782088 I believe that Lincoln had the best plan. If the Wade- Davis Bill was selected, then the south could counter it with violence. Lincoln's bill would be able to bring some peace back into the Union ,and put back the Union together again. Lincoln's bill was fair to the south who were still upset about losing the war. It was a fair bill and I believe Lincoln was correct.]]> 2020-05-12 14:58:20 UTC https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/567782088 Abby Neal https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/567810536 I believe that Lincoln's Plan was the best plan. I think this because Lincoln did not want to punish he South because he thought that punishing the south would just cause more chaos. If the Wade-Davis Bill was selected then they would punish the south and it would cause so much chaos. By choosing Lincoln's plan they were able to avoid that chaos. ]]> 2020-05-12 15:07:41 UTC https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/567810536 Abby York https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/567942825 I believe that Lincoln's plan was the best plan. I believe this because Lincoln's intentions were not to hurt the South. Punishing the South would cause an unnecessary riot. Had the Wade-Davis Bill taken into place, the South would have started violence. All in all, Lincoln had the right mindset for the country. ]]> 2020-05-12 15:50:48 UTC https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/567942825 Owen Sivetz https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/568302372 I believe Lincoln's Plan was the best. The South was now apart of the union. It needed to prosper along with the rest of the county. Punishing them would only hurt the rest of the county.  If the Wade-Davis Bill would have been selected the South would rebel again because of the harsh treatment the bill proposes.]]> 2020-05-12 18:00:18 UTC https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/568302372 Caitlyn Bostaph https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/568609108 I believe that the Wade-Davis Bill was the better plan for many reasons. One reasons being that the South thought that it was okay to treat colored people horribly, so they deserved to be punished. While, Lincolns plan was telling the South that what they were doing to the colored was right whenever it wasn't. The Wade-Davis Bill also allowed for people of color to vote, while Lincoln's plan only allowed some African-Americans to vote. The Constitution talks about how all men are created equal, and the Wade-Davis Bill helps that become true by letting African-men to vote as well. Overall, The Wade Davis Bill was clearly better in accepting the African-Americans while punishing the South for treating them horribly.]]> 2020-05-12 20:25:52 UTC https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/568609108 Grace Demira https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/568610631 I think that Abraham Lincoln had the best plan for reconstructing the Union. Instead of punishing and being cruel towards the South, Lincoln pardoned them. They were essentially given another chance to accept the new ways of government and the ban of slavery. Although not all rights were given to African Americans immediatley, Lincoln only gave them a few. African Americans should have had complete equality, however the South might not have agreed to reconstruction if this were to happen. In the future of the United States, full rights can be given when the nation is "put back together."]]> 2020-05-12 20:26:45 UTC https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/568610631 Nate Vargo https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/568644196 I believe Lincoln's plan had  the best plan because it helped him once again build the Union. If he were to punish the south they would be more likely to not be very peaceful in the future. The Wade Davis Bill would have made the southerners want to rebel because it was harsh

]]> 2020-05-12 20:47:05 UTC https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/568644196 Olivia Massari https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/568732036 I believe that the Wade-Davis Bill has the best plan for "reconstructing" the Union due to numerous reasons. First of all, this plan indicates that the South was going to be punished for the acts that they participated in during the Civil War, which I think is very important. By punishing the South, it shows that what the South believes in is cruel, and it demonstrates how they treat those of a different skin color is horrid. I feel that Lincoln's Plan is playing it safe by giving a pardon to the South, and the acts that the South underwent are not something that should be forgotten; the South should pay for what they did during the war. Also, the Wade-Davis Bill provides all African-American citizens the right to vote, unlike Lincoln's Plan. I believe that this factor that the Wade-Davis Bill provides is very important because not only was the Civil War fought in attempt to ban slavery, it also was fought for African-Americans to gain full equality in the United States. Overall, I believe that the Wade-Davis Bill is the better plan to reform the Union. ]]> 2020-05-12 21:45:03 UTC https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/568732036 Grace Passios https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/568781033 I think that the Wade-Davis Bill was the best plan for the country. It says that by punishing the south, the country would have a new start. I think that this is better than Lincoln's plan because Lincoln is letting the south get away with what they did and it could give them an option to disobey their future presidents if they don't agree with the president. I feel like if the country goes with Lincoln's plan, the south could see him as weak and could just fight against Lincoln if the citizens of the south wanted to. All in all, I think that the Wade-Davis Bill was the best compromise for the country. ]]> 2020-05-12 22:26:51 UTC https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/568781033 Jake borkowski https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/568790285 I think licoln had the best idea for reconstruction because he had the best ideas to keep everyone equal. These ideas will give everyone equal rights to help reconstruct the union peacfully with out any fights or another war breaking out.]]> 2020-05-12 22:35:25 UTC https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/568790285 Kyra Hand https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/568804567 I believe that Lincoln had the better plan for reconstructing the Union. Lincoln didn't punish the South because the war was already hard enough. By pardoning the South, it helped the Union move forward in reconstruction, seeing as the South is a very valuable part of the Union. After offically banning slavery, Lincoln took a slow start to the rights of African Americans. He did that because he was aware about how some people would act if he immediately gave the same rights that whites have to African Americans. He knew it would take time for everyone to get used to things. Lincoln was carefully putting the Union back together with his plan, while trying to make things fair.]]> 2020-05-12 22:48:07 UTC https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/568804567 Sarah Marip https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/568970285 I think Lincoln had a better approach to reconstruct the Union. I agree with him not punishing the South because that would obviously anger the South even more. Forgiving them would make the South even more welcome to the Union  instead of feeling as if they were oppressed by the Union even after the war. Although I agree with Wade Davis Bill with granting all African Americans the right to vote and favored forcing southern states to give rights enjoyed by white 
Americans to African Americans. I believe Lincoln approach to this is better because forcing the South to give rights to African Americans would be a big change that they would have to get use to it.
]]> 2020-05-13 01:32:39 UTC https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/568970285 Lexie Beck https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/569232941 I think Lincoln had the best plan for reconstructing the Union. If the Union were to punish the South, then they wouldn't be growing from their past mistakes and solving their differences. Punishing the south would not be a smart idea because it would only tear apart the United States again instead of uniting it. Lincoln also wanted to ease into giving African Americans the rights that white Americans had. This would eventually lead into all African Americans being given all rights. Therefore, Lincoln's plan to reconstruct the Union was clearly better. ]]> 2020-05-13 06:29:40 UTC https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/569232941 Diksha Adhikari https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/569907713 I think the "Wade-Davis Bill" is the better plan for reconstruction. Even though the South is heavily punished, it's the consequence of starting a Civil War. They will get to have a new start without slavery and inequality. The bill also allows African Americans to vote and have the same rights as any Southerner. Lincolns plan only gave some African Americans the right to vote. Lincolns plan was far to lenient on the South and didn't give African Americans enough rights, that is why the Wade-Davis bill the the better plan.]]> 2020-05-13 12:33:29 UTC https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/569907713 Tatum Brown https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/570080495 I believe the "Wade-Davis Billl" is the best plan for recosntructing the union. Though the plan heavily punishes and dramtically changes the South, it was the consequenec of losing the war. Aside from harsly punishing the South, this bill also grants African Americans the same rights that Southerners have, as well as the right to vote. Lincoln's plan, however, would lead to further problems in the future. The South wouldn't have 'learned their lesson' and the possibilty of the South rebelling again would always be there. ]]> 2020-05-13 13:39:53 UTC https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/570080495 AJ Huber https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/570122453 I believe that the Wade-Davis bill is the best course of action. I understand not wanting to anger the south further, but they were the ones who surrendered. Though it would dramatically change the way of life in the south, African Americans are still Americans and should be treated as such. I also understand wanting to ease into big changes, however, rights are some of the most important things a person could ever have. If there is an opportunity to give someone the rights and justice they deserve, then it should be done as soon as possible. ]]> 2020-05-13 13:53:32 UTC https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/570122453 Anthony Hughes https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/570150347 I think the best plan was the Wade-Davis Bill. Although it was very harsh on the south it granted African-Americans equal rights which is what the constitution said the country should be equal from the start. Plus the south's economy was so destroyed they probably needed stricter rules to get them back to where they were before the war.]]> 2020-05-13 14:02:54 UTC https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/570150347 Dylan Finnell finnell_dylan https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/570327732 I believe the Wade-Davis Bill was the best plan. The South fought against the rest of America, so they should be punished. If the South was not punished for their actions, there would be no reason for them to refrain from rebelling again. Also, by not allowing former Confederate officers or Government officials to hold office or vote, it minimizes the chance of the Confederacy starting up again. Furthermore, requiring 50% of voters to take an oath of loyalty to the Union for the state to be reinitiated into Union instead of the 10% Lincoln proposed. This would increase the overall feeling of Unity if at least half of voters swore an oath to become part of the Union again. Finally, this plan provides the most amount of rights to African Americans, and human rights for all is definitely a good thing. Therefore, the Wade-Davis Bill is the superior way to reconstruct the Union.]]> 2020-05-13 15:00:24 UTC https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/570327732 Cole Shughart https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/570540347 I feel the Wade-Davis Bill was the best plan. One reason is it is treason to go against the union and they should be punished. Second it guaranteed rights to all African Americans which  is what they need after the hardships they went through for 100 years. Finally It made sure Confederate officials in congress couldn't abolish the 13th amendment.

]]> 2020-05-13 16:08:52 UTC https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/570540347 Sarah Carroll https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/570564155 I believe that the Wade- Davis Bill was the best plan for Reconstruction. I believe this because the South should be punished for everything that they did. It is also fair that the African Americans are granted full rights and citizenship. It also brought forth some of the amendments that have to do with slavery.]]> 2020-05-13 16:17:12 UTC https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/570564155 Sebastian Schein https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/570594473 The Wade-Davis Bill had the best plan for Reconstruction. This plan was very harsh on the South and pretty much forced the south to have a complete restart or rebuild. This plan gave African Americans the rights they have deserved all along. Also, its a good thing for the South to be punished because they were very wrong for what they were doing andsometimes the best thing to do is completely start over. I believe that This plan is better than lincolns plan because if you don´t punish the South for what they did they might never change. ]]> 2020-05-13 16:27:48 UTC https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/570594473 Novena Ferency https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/570666528 In my opinion, I believe the Wade Davis Bill was the best plan for reconstruction. It was an effective way to punish the South. It denied former Confederates the right to become government officials. It did this because they were once against the nation. The revised state constitution had to ban slavery, going hand in hand with the rights that will be given to African Americans. Further more, it gave African Americans the right to vote and makes them almost equal by giving them the rights that white people had. This was the most logical plan for Reconstruction.]]> 2020-05-13 16:53:23 UTC https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/570666528 Jonathan Haddox https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/570761898 I believe that the Wade Davis Bill is the best plan for reconstruction. This plan gave African Americans more rights, it gave the south a better chance to rebuild and join again the the union. It also protected the 13th amendment. And it also stopped the confederate officials from becoming Union officials.]]> 2020-05-13 17:28:56 UTC https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/570761898 Carley O'Mara https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/570832155 I believe that Lincolns plan would be the best fit for the situation because it is the best way to resolve things in a peaceful way. This was not a plan to punish the south, but to reunite the union. All Lincoln ever wanted was to preserve the union and those were his intention when making this decision. The Wade Davis Bill would have caused problems and would no bring violence to an end. If there needed to be change then using the Lincoln plan was the best way to fix that.]]> 2020-05-13 17:56:52 UTC https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/570832155 Emily Ciranni https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/570975556 I believe that Lincoln's plan was the best plan. They had just gone through the bloodiest war in American history, so it would make sense to want to try and keep the peace. I disagree with the section about partial rights to African Americans, but it needed to be done to get the south and the north to work together again and be a part of the union. I think that trying to keep peace was the best thing to do, and Lincoln's plan represented that.]]> 2020-05-13 18:58:03 UTC https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/570975556 Katharine Tena https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/571046710 I believe that the Wade-Davis Bill was the right plan to use. I believe this because althought the country had just gone through a civil war, the African Americans deserved their basic human rights. Lincoln's plan seems to favor the southerners, dispite how they had treated their slaves and tried to seceed. Even though this plan could cause more termoil through the country, Americans will survive. However, the people who suffered through slavery deserve their rights as soon as possible. For these reasons, The Wade-Davis Bill would have been the correct plan to use after the Civil War.]]> 2020-05-13 19:31:11 UTC https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/571046710 Maura Lavelle https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/571104231 The Wade Davis Bill was the best plan. I think this because it was the most peaceful. However,  Lincoln's plan could cause issues with the South. The Wade Davis Bill will unite them. The Wade Davis Bill provides the citizens with the right of their on choice.]]> 2020-05-13 19:58:42 UTC https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/571104231 Lexi Wagner https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/571119753 Personally, I believe the Radical Republicans in Congress had the best plan. For, they would punish the South. The South deserved punishment for what they caused. Also, the Wade Davis Bill granted African Americans the right to vote. Which was a great idea. For, they deserved rights after what they had been through.]]> 2020-05-13 20:06:12 UTC https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/571119753 Nicole Martinelli https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/571142802 I think that Lincoln's plan was the better way to go. If they were trying to bring our country closer together, then they should not punish the South. Punishing the South would just make them mad. Also, both sides just had a tough war that they went through. They were both suffering from the war, but the South was suffering more. There was no need to punish the south after seeing what they were left with because of the war. Especially now that they are supposed to be one country and work together. They would need the south to cooperate and punishing them is not the way to do that. ]]> 2020-05-13 20:17:46 UTC https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/571142802 Natalie Sager https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/571183389 I believe Lincoln's plan was the best for reconstruction because I agree that punishing the South is not right. Even though they did split from the Union and start the war they obviously learned from their mistakes. Lincoln made fair points in his plan like "10% of the voters of a state took an oath of loyalty to the Union." 10% is not a large number and since the Union did win it is only fair. Also the African American rights in Lincoln's plan we better than the Wade-Davis Bill. Even though the rights still weren't great they took a bigger step into equality than the other plan. In the Wade-Davis Bill I agree that the south should be somewhat reconstructed, but not out of revenge or hatred.]]> 2020-05-13 20:39:31 UTC https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/571183389 David Lindsey https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/571188680 The Wade-Davis Bill was a better plan because it punished the South for what they had done. Also the bill would change the South, this would make sure that nothing like the Civil War or slavery would happen again. The Wade-Davis Bill would also give African Americans more rights which would lead to equality between the races.]]> 2020-05-13 20:42:15 UTC https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/571188680 Clara Moir https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/571234122 I believe that the Wade-Davis bill was the better plan out of the two ideas out at the time. This bill demonstrated more equality for all African Americans, this was technically one of the main goals of the Declaration of Independence for equality for the people. The more careful way this act worked would be more effective in preventing another civil war. The main positive part of this act, equality for African Americans, is the biggest reason I chose this Act instead of Lincoln's plan of less equality.]]> 2020-05-13 21:09:36 UTC https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/571234122 Hannah Wojton https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/571281882 I think that the Wade-Davis bill was the best plan for America. This is because it was equal for ALL African Americans. But, Lincoln's plan did not have equality for all, but only some. The Wade-Davis bill was also better because it revolutionized the South, which clearly needed to be done. But, in Lincoln's plan, he didn't want to punish the South. But, most importantly, the Wade-Davis plan was very important since it gave equality to the African Americans. ]]> 2020-05-13 21:40:48 UTC https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/571281882 Helena Gable https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/571311363 I believe that the Wade-Davis bill was the best plan for America. Lincoln's plan was was good in the fact that he did not want to punish the south and he wanted to bring American together. But he did not give equal rights to African Americans. The Wade-Davis bill favored giving African Americans the right to vote. One major point of the war is to no longer have slavery so African Americans can be equal. Also, the south deserves to be punished for what they did. They need to be punished before they can be forgiven. ]]> 2020-05-13 22:02:34 UTC https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/571311363 Janson Sauer https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/571358705 In my opinion the Wade-Davis bill was the best reconstruction plan for the Union. Now Lincoln's plan was good because it was peaceful and not harsh, but the only problem with it was that the African Americans didn't get equal rights. The Wade-Davis especially gave the African Americans one right that was amazing, the right to vote.The south deserves to be punished for what they did, and the Wade-Davis bill does just that.

]]> 2020-05-13 22:45:39 UTC https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/571358705 Alexa Davis https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/571410412 I believe that Lincoln's Plan was the best to reconstruct the Union. I think this because I agree that he should not punish the South. It is important to forgive the South and have peace again because we just got out of a big war, and the last thing you would want to do is punish the South and possibly cause anger again. Lincoln's bill wanted to make everybody happy again, and bring everyone back together. Lincoln's plan is the best choice.]]> 2020-05-13 23:36:17 UTC https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/571410412 Tobias D'Andrea https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/571715724 I believe that Lincoln's Plan would be best to reconstruct the union. I agree that there should be some punishments involved, but that would be still cause anger between the two sides. The best thing they can do is move on together as a union. If there are punishments on one side and not the other it could lead to another war because the people in the south would not want to put up with it.]]> 2020-05-14 05:10:01 UTC https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/571715724 Leah Armstrong https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/571806416 In my opinion, Lincoln had the best plan for reconstructing the Union. This is because he chose to forgive the South and didn't want to punish them any further. They were already devastated and hundreds of thousands were unemployed, homeless, and starving. If the South was punished more, they would be angered and possibly start another rebellion and no progress would be made. If Lincoln forgave the South, many people would comply to his rules and help put the country back together. The Wade-Davis Bill gave all African American men the right to vote along with many other rights. However, I see this as too quick of a jump for everyone to be equal after what just happened. This quick jump may cause fights among citizens.]]> 2020-05-14 06:37:09 UTC https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/571806416 Bekah Tupper https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/572687227 I think that the Wade-Davis Bill was the way to go, regarding reconstruction of the South, following the Civil War. If the Union did not interfere enough with reconstruction, the South would fall into their old beliefs, and we would be back exactly where we started. It is also important that we give all African Americans equal rights because we fought this war to free them from slavery. Now that we have one the war, to not give them equal rights would be cruel. We would be no different from the Southerners who imprisoned them before. Lastly, I think it is important that this bill requires 50% of the voters of the state to take an oath of loyalty to the Union, compared to Lincoln's 10%. More people will be inclined to follow the rules that the government sets in state if more people took the oath swearing their alliegence to the Union. ]]> 2020-05-14 13:48:05 UTC https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/572687227 lenny demartino https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/573164118 i think that Lincolns plan was the best way to rebuild the country. With his plan the south would feel more inclined to become a nation again due to the forgive and forget nature of his plan. Slavery would still be outlawed therefor southern states would already look radically different.also it wouldn't leave any doubt in the Souths mind that they did lose the war but need to look forward and to move forward as a new nation. ]]> 2020-05-14 16:29:57 UTC https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/573164118 Meghan Krapp https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/573390612 In my opinion, The Wade-Davis Bill had the best plan for reconstructing the Union. This is because the plan to punish the South would work to reshape the Union and to end slavery, this would give the country a fresh start to change their once unethical lifestyle. Although I do disagree with not allowing former Confederate officers the right to vote, just because they were fighting for what they believe in. The main reason as to why I believe this plan is the best is because of the plan giving African Americans the right to vote. If you're going to have a huge war to end slavery and risk many young men's lives, then you should give the slaves (especially the ones that helped you to win the war) their freedom and let them have a say in their government and country. Although their are certain aspects to Lincoln's plan that make sense to me, they would not be as beneficial to the Union like The Wade-Davis Bill would. This is why I think that the best plan for reconstructing the Union is The Wade-Davis Bill.]]> 2020-05-14 17:56:07 UTC https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/573390612 Luke Henderson henderson_luke1 https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/573468453 I think the Wade-Davis bill was the best plan to reconstruct the South. If the South was not heavily punished for their actions, then they wouldn't change their views and actions and would be able to take advantage of the government. The firm punishment would give the South perspective and would be more inclined to change. The South lost the war so they will obviously need to be punished in some way. Lincoln's plan did not punish the South, and that is why I think the Wade-Davis plan was the best plan moving forward for the nation.]]> 2020-05-14 18:28:47 UTC https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/573468453 Grace Young https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/573469606 I believe that the Radical Republicans with the Wade-Davis Bill had the best plan to reconstruction. I think the South's style was inhumane, and that they needed punishment to correct their wrong doings. The Radical Republicans plan was reinforcing the idea that all men are created equal, and deserve the right to vote no matter the race. Punishing the South would get them to stop their habits and learn right from their wrongs.]]> 2020-05-14 18:29:20 UTC https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/573469606 Ethan Quinn https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/573497645 I believe that the Wade-Davis bill was the best plan for reconstruction this plan punished the south for this massive loss of life they caused and showed them why it is better to come to an agreement than go to violence. it also ensured that African Americans got the equal rights that they deserved and this war was fought over .]]> 2020-05-14 18:41:40 UTC https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/573497645 Austin Harned https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/573521428 I believe that the Wade-Davis bill was the best plan for reconstruction. They deserved to be punished for the war they started that resulted in a massive loss of life. If the south was not punished they would have kept their same opinions and beliefs and could have tried to rebel a second time. The bill also made sure that African Americans obtained their equality.]]> 2020-05-14 18:52:26 UTC https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/573521428 Sophia Nath https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/573530974 I believe that Lincoln's plan was the best way to reconstruct the Union. I agree with his choice of not punishing the South and choosing to forgive and forget. If the South was being punished, the Southerners would eventually become angry and this would lead to a difficult reconstruction. The South had already gone through so much loss and devastation that left people hungry, homeless, and unemployed. The Southerners are more likely to help reconstruct the Union if they are treated the right way without harsh punishments. ]]> 2020-05-14 18:56:49 UTC https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/573530974 Jackson Molli https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/573558852 The best plan for reconstruction was Lincoln's plan. Lincoln wanted to bring the North and South together which was the best way to rebuild the country. Lincoln had the idea to be the bigger person in forgiveness of the south. By not punishing the South they should realize that they have lost and it is time to change and move on. If Lincoln were to punish the South it would have only caused more problems.]]> 2020-05-14 19:09:59 UTC https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/573558852 Jacob Page https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/573565642 I believe that the best plan for reconstruction was Lincoln's plan. His envisionment of piecing the nation back together with nothing but kindness, and forgiveness is the best way of reconstructing the country from the ground up. His lack of anger and frustration with the south made for a lack of problems in the future.]]> 2020-05-14 19:13:08 UTC https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/573565642 David Burkhard https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/573577709 I think the Wade-Davis Bill was the best option. It made it where the south wouldn't be likely to try secession ever again, and punished the South for their wrongdoings]]> 2020-05-14 19:18:53 UTC https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/573577709 Kylie Taylor https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/573645256 I think Lincoln has the best plan. He doesn't want to punish the south. That is smart because if the reconstruction plan was the Wade-Davis Bill the south may not want to rejoin the union because of the punishment. Lincoln wants to reconstruct the union and he needs the south to do so.]]> 2020-05-14 19:50:22 UTC https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/573645256 Ethan Drahusz https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/573695878 I think the Wade-Davis Bill was the best option. The plan would punish the south and make sure another succession would not happen. This would also make the south accountable for the sucession.]]> 2020-05-14 20:15:51 UTC https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/573695878 Jasper Harter-Hughes https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/573754982 I believe that the Wade-Davis Bill was the best crafted idea. It made it so that the South would not try to secede again. Also, it would punish them for the massive amount of losses in the war. As well as punishing the South, it would make sure that African-Americans were ensured equality.]]> 2020-05-14 20:49:33 UTC https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/573754982 Daniel Gibson gibson_daniel https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/573854496 The Wade Davis Bill was best. The bill forced the south to accept the ideas of he North. The south had to treat African-Americans like people. They had to take an oath to America. It held the South accountable.]]> 2020-05-14 22:01:09 UTC https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/573854496 Lucas Varley https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/573969514 I believe that the Wade Davis Bill was the best plan. It set a harsh precedent for secession. The bill held the South accountable for its actions and fairly punished them. It also gave African-Americans many rights in the South, where they had little to no rights before the war.]]> 2020-05-14 23:53:59 UTC https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/573969514 Emma Bucheli https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/573989120 I think the Wade Davis Bill was the best plan. This is because it gave the African Americans equal rights. This was also better than Lincoln's plan because it made sure the South would not secede again. ]]> 2020-05-15 00:14:56 UTC https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/573989120 I think the Wade Davids Bill is the best plan for sure. President Lincoln's plan to be "mild and forgiving" is just not realistic.The American people did not fight a long and brutal war against the discrimination against Black Americans just to find out after they fought President Lincoln wouldn't be forceful on the Southerners. They deserve the punishment for their crimes. The south needs to be fully reconstructed and the only way that would happen fast and effectively was with the Wade David's Bill. https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/574010874 2020-05-15 00:36:06 UTC https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/574010874 Sydney Edwards https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/574018295 I think that Lincoln's Plan was the best plan. It may have not forced the South to accept the ways of giving all equal rights, but it involved less conflict. With the Wade-Davids Bill they would force the South to do things which will cause violence. This could ultimately cause in a longer wait when it comes to equality. The South is already bitter about losing the war and the Wades-Davids Bill will just make everything worse. Lincoln's Plan may be a slower route, but it will be more effective.]]> 2020-05-15 00:43:04 UTC https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/574018295 Quinn Reilly https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/574128159 It's definitely the Wade-Davis Bill. Lincoln's plan didn't force the South to give African Americans equal rights, but The Wade-Davis Bill does. Also, in Lincoln's plan, a new state government would be formed if an unfair 10% of voters took a loyalty oath. In the Wade-Davis Bill, this is bumped up to 50%, which is far more fair.]]> 2020-05-15 02:38:50 UTC https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/574128159 Zach Taylor https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/574139686 The Wade-Davis bill was the best plan for reconstruction. It punished the south while granting African Americans the right to vote, which i believe was the most fair and just way to go about this. In conclusion, the Wade-Davis bill is the best way for the union to reconstruct.]]> 2020-05-15 02:52:56 UTC https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/574139686 Ben Guffey https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/574152718 The Wade-Davis Bill was the best plan for "reconstructing" the country.  The plan did give the South a consequence for going against the North, but the plan gave the South a second chance, in a way.  The plan also granted African Americans the right to vote, which was able to show people that all men are created equal.  Also, the plan denied the right to any Confederate government officials and military officers the right to vote or hold governmental office, so there wouldn't be a chance of the war starting again.  The Wade-Davis Bill was the most effective plan for "reconstructing" the country.]]> 2020-05-15 03:08:42 UTC https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/574152718 Elaine DeLallo https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/574154907 Lincoln had the best plan because he wanted the country, as a whole, to be on the same page. He did not want to start another war by "punishing" the South because that wouldn't be good for anyone, let alone the Union. He wanted to bring everyone together peacefully. Lincoln was able to see that the country needed reconstruction as soon as possible. Starting another war would cause the country more money and time. The Union needed fast results so that everything could go back to "normal".]]> 2020-05-15 03:11:36 UTC https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/574154907 David Shelpman https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/574163244 Lincoln was the one who had the best plan. He did not want to have another war with south, he wanted to peacefully bring the country to a whole again.He didn't want to use anymore money or waste anymore time in the process.]]> 2020-05-15 03:22:46 UTC https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/574163244 Reese Caton https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/598146784 Lincoln had the best plan because he wanted the country to work together as one. This once again is preserving the union between the north and the south and keeping the peace. ]]> 2020-05-28 01:21:35 UTC https://padlet.com/pierson_james/essentialquestion/wish/598146784