Reconstruction Takeaways by Michael Lynch https://padlet.com/leicesterpublicschools/x5gzx0eyn4un9qg2 What are three big takeaways for you with this section? If you had to explain what took place to next year's students. en-us 2020-12-10 18:04:53 UTC 2025-12-10 19:06:56 UTC hello@padlet.com Reconstruction Takeaways lynchm8 https://padlet.com/leicesterpublicschools/x5gzx0eyn4un9qg2/wish/1564693967 My three big takeaways were: 
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3. Explain]]> 2021-05-27 11:00:27 UTC https://padlet.com/leicesterpublicschools/x5gzx0eyn4un9qg2/wish/1564693967 Takeaways jonathandahlgren2023 https://padlet.com/leicesterpublicschools/x5gzx0eyn4un9qg2/wish/1565794192 1. the 14th amendment granted citizenship and (equality) to african americans. the south tried to resist these amendments but congress forced them to ratify them or they could not regain there representation.

2. Lincoln had a whole plan for post civil war  but he was assassinated and this plan went down the drain when Andrew Johnson was named president and Johnson's plan was the complete opposite of lincoln's johnson wanted the south to swear allegiance to the union but lincoln wanted to be united. 

3. 15th amendment being passed which allowed all black men to be able to vote and this was hated by the south and they needed federal protection at the voting booths.]]> 2021-05-27 16:29:27 UTC https://padlet.com/leicesterpublicschools/x5gzx0eyn4un9qg2/wish/1565794192 Takeaways lilypeterson2023 https://padlet.com/leicesterpublicschools/x5gzx0eyn4un9qg2/wish/1565803103 1. The 15th amendment
     - that guaranteed African-American men the right to vote
     - The South hated the fact that they had any say in anything 

2. enforcement act
    - They were criminal codes that guaranteed African-Americans the right to vote, hold public office, serve on juries, and be afforded equal protection under the law. 

3. conditions in the South 
  • Land was destroyed 
  • political institutions were overrun by outsiders
  • the economy was in transition
]]> 2021-05-27 16:31:46 UTC https://padlet.com/leicesterpublicschools/x5gzx0eyn4un9qg2/wish/1565803103 Reconstruction Takeaways katiechoquette2023 https://padlet.com/leicesterpublicschools/x5gzx0eyn4un9qg2/wish/1565805642 1. Even though there was a law against slavery, it still happened for a good amount of time after. (sharecropping)
2. The 15th amendment states that any US citizens can vote and shall not be denied by race, color, or previous condition of servitude.
3. The 14th amendment gave citizenship to anyone born or naturalized in the US.]]> 2021-05-27 16:32:27 UTC https://padlet.com/leicesterpublicschools/x5gzx0eyn4un9qg2/wish/1565805642 Takeaways aydenbeique2023 https://padlet.com/leicesterpublicschools/x5gzx0eyn4un9qg2/wish/1565805720 1. The 14th amendment basically made it so that the African-Americans couldn't have land or other properties taken away from them and the south did not like this because they didn't want them (African-Americans) to become more like them.

2. The 15th amendment basically allowed the African-Americans to vote and the south did not like this because they thought the right to vote should be granted to citizens and they did not see them as citizens.

3. Sharecropping became a big thing because the African-Americans were promised 40 acres of land and a mule but were only given certain plots of land and still had to work on farms and only got a small share based on how much the farm owner wanted to give them.]]> 2021-05-27 16:32:28 UTC https://padlet.com/leicesterpublicschools/x5gzx0eyn4un9qg2/wish/1565805720 takeaways lillianlannon2023 https://padlet.com/leicesterpublicschools/x5gzx0eyn4un9qg2/wish/1565806051 1)  lincoln and johnson both had a plan for econstruction after the war 
2)the  15th amendment lets all citezens vote regardless of ethnicity or skin color.
3) the enfrcement act they were criminal codes that guarnted african american men the right to vote. ]]> 2021-05-27 16:32:32 UTC https://padlet.com/leicesterpublicschools/x5gzx0eyn4un9qg2/wish/1565806051 Takeaways connorwilson2023 https://padlet.com/leicesterpublicschools/x5gzx0eyn4un9qg2/wish/1565809437 1. ]]> 2021-05-27 16:33:26 UTC https://padlet.com/leicesterpublicschools/x5gzx0eyn4un9qg2/wish/1565809437 takeaways brierpedersen2023 https://padlet.com/leicesterpublicschools/x5gzx0eyn4un9qg2/wish/1565812092 1.  the 15th amendment lets all citizens vote regardless of skin and ethnicity. 
2. The south was in very bad condition... 
Destroyed land
political institutions were over run. 
etc.
3. sharecropping became a big thing because african americans were promised land and a mule but still had to work on farms. ]]> 2021-05-27 16:34:07 UTC https://padlet.com/leicesterpublicschools/x5gzx0eyn4un9qg2/wish/1565812092 takeaways griffinmetcalf2023 https://padlet.com/leicesterpublicschools/x5gzx0eyn4un9qg2/wish/1565850621 1. The 14th amendment stated that the African American people could have freedom with their land and it should not be taken from them, but the South saw this as the Africans trying to take their ways so the south was upset.
2. the 15th amendment granted the African Americans to vote. The south was unhappy with this amendment because they didnt like the Africans doing anything.
3.The conditions in the South were very unstable, with land being destroyed. The economy then began to transitions as the union was reconstructed, but the outsiders were overrunning the political institutions.]]> 2021-05-27 16:43:39 UTC https://padlet.com/leicesterpublicschools/x5gzx0eyn4un9qg2/wish/1565850621 takeaways -eric https://padlet.com/leicesterpublicschools/x5gzx0eyn4un9qg2/wish/1565858562 1.
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3.]]> 2021-05-27 16:45:41 UTC https://padlet.com/leicesterpublicschools/x5gzx0eyn4un9qg2/wish/1565858562 Takeaways ainsleighspaulding2023 https://padlet.com/leicesterpublicschools/x5gzx0eyn4un9qg2/wish/1568335204 1.Johnson urged Southern States not to approve the 14th Amendment and that it did not pass until 1868, and Grant On his speaking tour Crowds cheered Gen Grant & Jeered President Johnson.

2.There was so much corruption down south and Political scandals, economic problems, and the restoration of political rights to former Confederate Democrats that seriously weakened the Radical Republicans. 

3.The 15th Amendment sais that "This Amendment said that no one can be kept from voting because of race, color, or previous condition of servitude."
]]> 2021-05-28 12:54:24 UTC https://padlet.com/leicesterpublicschools/x5gzx0eyn4un9qg2/wish/1568335204 Takeaways connorparke2024 https://padlet.com/leicesterpublicschools/x5gzx0eyn4un9qg2/wish/1568336320 1) The 15th amendment states that no one could be kept from voting because of their, "race, color, or previous condition to servitude."

2) It was William T. Sherman who had promised all former slaves in the south. Would all receive 40 acres of land, as well as mules for work.

3) Prior to the civil war, the south was in pretty harsh conditions. Being that they were severely "Battle Sacred," their property values went down, confederate bond were useless, and farms were destroyed, and 1/5 of the white male population had died.]]> 2021-05-28 12:54:50 UTC https://padlet.com/leicesterpublicschools/x5gzx0eyn4un9qg2/wish/1568336320 takeaways mauragranville2023 https://padlet.com/leicesterpublicschools/x5gzx0eyn4un9qg2/wish/1568353523 1. the 15th amendment is the reason everyone is allowed to vote today

2. the 14th amendment stated that african americans could have freedom and have their own land

3. after the civil war, the south was in very bad condition such as farms being destroyed and crops, and confederate money was useless]]> 2021-05-28 13:01:10 UTC https://padlet.com/leicesterpublicschools/x5gzx0eyn4un9qg2/wish/1568353523 williamsawicki2024 https://padlet.com/leicesterpublicschools/x5gzx0eyn4un9qg2/wish/1568354070 1.The 15th amendment states that no one who was a citizen could be kept from voting becasue of race or ethnicity
2.The 14th amendment stated that  African Americans  could have freedom  and own land but it was very difficult for them to actually get enough money to buy land
3.After the civil war the south was in bad condition as they were battle scarred, and about 1/5 of the white male population was dead]]> 2021-05-28 13:01:23 UTC https://padlet.com/leicesterpublicschools/x5gzx0eyn4un9qg2/wish/1568354070 Takeaways kdavis20242 https://padlet.com/leicesterpublicschools/x5gzx0eyn4un9qg2/wish/1568390456 1. The 15th amendment states that nobody who is a citizen can be kept from voting because of race or ethnicity.
2. The 14th amendment states that African Americans can have freedom and own land. But they would struggle to earn enough money to buy land.
3. After the civil war, the south was in rough condition as they were scarred from battle. About 1/5 of the white male population were dead.]]> 2021-05-28 13:13:26 UTC https://padlet.com/leicesterpublicschools/x5gzx0eyn4un9qg2/wish/1568390456 Takeaways masongriffiths2024 https://padlet.com/leicesterpublicschools/x5gzx0eyn4un9qg2/wish/1568473258 1)  The South was in bad condition after the war with farms destroyed, and people were battle scarred.

2) The 15th amendment allowed everyone to vote no matter the race or ethnicity

3) William T. Sherman promised 40,000 freed slaves 40 acres of land and an army of mules to work with.]]> 2021-05-28 13:39:08 UTC https://padlet.com/leicesterpublicschools/x5gzx0eyn4un9qg2/wish/1568473258 Takeaways ryanzeena2023 https://padlet.com/leicesterpublicschools/x5gzx0eyn4un9qg2/wish/1568476247 1. Southerners were hesitant to enforce these new rules and amendments.

2. The South was in desperate need to repair their economy.

3. Government slowly worked towards equal rights for people of all race.]]> 2021-05-28 13:40:05 UTC https://padlet.com/leicesterpublicschools/x5gzx0eyn4un9qg2/wish/1568476247 Takeaways vincentnguyen2024 https://padlet.com/leicesterpublicschools/x5gzx0eyn4un9qg2/wish/1568493019 1. The 15th amendment allows anyone to vote regardless of race, gender, etc

2. Post-war South was struggling in economy

3. 14th amendment allowed African Americans their freedom and land. ]]> 2021-05-28 13:45:10 UTC https://padlet.com/leicesterpublicschools/x5gzx0eyn4un9qg2/wish/1568493019 ismael https://padlet.com/leicesterpublicschools/x5gzx0eyn4un9qg2/wish/1568529622 The strategy of the Civil War for the Confederacy (the South) was to outlast the political will of the United States (the North) to continue the fighting the war by demonstrating that the war would be long and costly.]]> 2021-05-28 13:56:24 UTC https://padlet.com/leicesterpublicschools/x5gzx0eyn4un9qg2/wish/1568529622 Takeaways -Leda MacChesney https://padlet.com/leicesterpublicschools/x5gzx0eyn4un9qg2/wish/1568540734 1. The 15th amendment allowed everyone to be eligible to vote no matter their race or ethnicity. This amendment meant a lot to citizens because it was an important step in the struggle for voting rights of African Americans.

2. The Civil War left states in the South in horrible condition. Business were ruined along with farming fields and the economy was going down.  It was proven that 1/5 of the male population was dead at that time.

3. The 14th Amendment states that  African Americans can own, buy land,  and have freedom. This was a huge change for them at the time considering they have never had freedom before. Southerners thought that the 14th Amendment was passed to punish them for starting the Civil War so they refused to ratify it. Nevertheless the 14th Amendment stayed in the constitution and southern states. ]]> 2021-05-28 13:59:55 UTC https://padlet.com/leicesterpublicschools/x5gzx0eyn4un9qg2/wish/1568540734 Alex Russo-Takeaways. https://padlet.com/leicesterpublicschools/x5gzx0eyn4un9qg2/wish/1571694287 1. Sherman promised slaves that they would receive land. That did not end up happening.

2. The 15th amendment was created. It allowed anyone to vote no matter what their race was.

3.  The 14th amendment was also created and it allowed african americans to have citizenship and equal protection of the laws. It was important but the south still struggled to accept african americans as equals to whites. Jim Crow laws violated this.]]> 2021-05-30 15:25:46 UTC https://padlet.com/leicesterpublicschools/x5gzx0eyn4un9qg2/wish/1571694287 Takeaways elmerhernandez2023 https://padlet.com/leicesterpublicschools/x5gzx0eyn4un9qg2/wish/1573942558 1. The reinforcements laws protected black people but the kkk and other groups attacked black people.
2. 15th amendment is a good takeaway because it allowed everyone to vote no matter the race and color
3. The southern economy was in bad condition because of all that happened.  ]]> 2021-05-31 16:09:44 UTC https://padlet.com/leicesterpublicschools/x5gzx0eyn4un9qg2/wish/1573942558 Takeaways ayvaconnor2023 https://padlet.com/leicesterpublicschools/x5gzx0eyn4un9qg2/wish/1585442904 1) The civil war left states in the South in horrible condition. Business were ruined along with farming fields and the the economy was going down. Many were dead
2)The 15th amendment
     - that guaranteed African-American men the right to vote
     - The South hated the fact that they had any say in anything 
3) The 14th amendment was also created and it allowed african americans to have citizenship and equal protection of the laws. It was important but the south still struggled to accept african americans as equals to whites. ]]> 2021-06-04 14:54:19 UTC https://padlet.com/leicesterpublicschools/x5gzx0eyn4un9qg2/wish/1585442904 Nina Dykas https://padlet.com/leicesterpublicschools/x5gzx0eyn4un9qg2/wish/1589665434 1) The 15th amendment was created. It allowed anyone to vote no matter what their race was.
2) the South was in bad condition after the war with farms destroyed
3)  The 14th amendment states that African Americans can have freedom and own land. But they would struggle to earn enough money to buy land.

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