Posted: January 31st, 2023

Reconstruction Outline

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Assignment 1.1: Reconstruction Thesis and OutlineDue Week 3 and worth 70 pointsAfter the Civil War, the United States had to wrestle with freedom of the slaves and how the freed people would be integrated into American political, social and cultural life. In the South in particular legislators had to deal with how implement a new wage economy. This essay explores the changes in the United States from 1865-1900.Part 1:1. Write a thesis statement that is one to two (1-2) sentences long in which you:State your thesis on how the newly freed people changed the economic, political, and social character of the United States. Justify your response.For the first part of this assignment you will create a thesis statement. A thesis statement is usually a single sentence somewhere in your first paragraph that presents your main idea to the reader. The body of the essay organizes the material you gather and present in support of your main idea. Keep in mind that a thesis is an interpretation of a question or subject, not the subject itself. (Note: Please consult the Purdue OWL Website with tips on how to construct a proper thesis; the website can be found at:https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/545/01/Part 2:For the next part of this assignment you will create an outline of the main points you want to address in this paper. This outline will serve as the basis for your Assignment 1.2 Final Draft. (Note: Please use the Purdue Owl Website to assist you with this assignment; this website can be accessed at: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/engagement/2/2/55/2. Write a one to two (1-2) page outline in which you:List four (4) ways in which white southerners made the exercise of freedom difficult for formerslaves following the end of the Civil WarList four (4) ways in which freed people challenged white southerners’ efforts to keep them in a slave status following the end of the Civil WarWrite a page paper - Describe four (4) ways in which the end of Reconstruction left former slaves (and other groups) vulnerable to discrimination and second class citizenship. Note: Be sure to talk about at least two (2) pieces of legislation at the local, state, and/or federal levels during the nineteenth century that solidified the second class status of African Americans and other non-white Americans.Use at least three (3) academic references besides or in addition to the textbook. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not qualify as academic resources.Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:Identify and discuss the different ways that the Civil War and Reconstruction after the Civil War have shaped America’s history.Summarize and discuss the ways that formal policies of government have influenced the direction of historical and social development in the United States.Recognize the major turning points in American history since the Civil War.Use technology and information resources to research issues in contemporary U.S. history.Write clearly and concisely about contemporary U.S. history using proper writing mechanics.