fter the Civil War, Americans faced the new challenge of reuniting the nation. How would the ex-Confederate states be treated? Would they be allowed to reenter the nation? What would be the fate of the nearly four-million newly freed slaves? Political leaders offered various plans to help the nation heal from the conflict it had just endured.


Project descriptionFor this project, you will develop and support your position regarding the best Reconstruction plan for the nation. You have the choice of making your point in an opinion paper, an editorial cartoon, or a song.
Pick Lincolns plan, Johnson's plan or the Radical Republicans plan for reconstruction and write about that. Use sources and cite.

Hi could someone help me with this or just give me some examples on how i should write my paper i really need to get this done and need help.

Take the directions apart to make sure 1) you understand them all and 2) don't omit anything.

1. For this project, you will develop and support your position regarding the best Reconstruction plan for the nation.

2. Choose ONE -- Lincoln's plan, Johnson's plan or the Radical Republicans plan for reconstruction -- and write about that. (In other words, concentrate on the one you choose and don't slop over into any of the others.)

3. Use sources and cite.

4. You have the choice of making your point in an opinion paper, an editorial cartoon, or a song.

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Once you have chosen which ONE plan you will write about (see #2 above), be sure to focus on these:
1. How would the ex-Confederate states be treated?
2. Would they be allowed to reenter the nation?
3. What would be the fate of the nearly four-million newly freed slaves?

Let us know which plan you choose to write about, which form you're taking (paper, cartoon, or song), and if you need help with the research.

Im gonna be be doing lincolns plan and a paper im just confused like what should i look up what questiosn should i look up so i can get the answers?

"Im gonna..." Please write better than this in your paper.

Go to http://www.google.com or http://www.bing.com

Type in lincoln reconstruction plan

Press the Enter key.

Read lots and take very good notes, including where you got each piece of information from.

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http://www.u-s-history.com/pages/h177.html

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Certainly! I'd be happy to help you with your paper on Reconstruction plans. Let's start by outlining the key features of each plan:

1. Lincoln’s plan (also known as the 10% Plan):
- Amnesty would be granted to most Confederate officials and citizens who took an oath of loyalty.
- Once 10% of a state's voting population (from the 1860 election) took the oath, the state could form a new government and be readmitted to the Union.
- Lincoln envisioned a lenient approach that aimed to bring the Southern states back into the Union as quickly as possible.

2. Johnson’s plan:
- Similar to Lincoln's plan, it offered amnesty and restoration of property rights to most former Confederates, excluding high-ranking military and civil officers, and those with property worth over $20,000.
- It required states to nullify their secession, abolish slavery, and repudiate Confederate debts.
- States could apply for readmission once they ratified the 13th Amendment, revoked their secession ordinances, and drafted new state constitutions.
- Johnson's plan faced opposition from Radical Republicans in Congress who argued it was too lenient and did not do enough to protect the rights of freed slaves.

3. Radical Republicans' plan (also known as the Congressional Reconstruction or the Reconstruction Acts):
- The plan divided the South into military districts, each under the control of the Union Army.
- Southern states were required to draft new state constitutions granting African American men the right to vote and ratify the 14th Amendment.
- These states also had to submit their constitutions to Congress for approval before being readmitted.
- The plan aimed to address the rights of freed slaves and ensure the South underwent more substantial political and social changes.

When choosing the plan you want to write about, consider which one aligns most closely with your perspective or the arguments you find most compelling.

Once you've selected a plan, you can start your paper by introducing the historical context of Reconstruction, explaining the challenges the nation faced, and briefly summarizing the three plans. Then, develop your thesis statement, which will be your position on which plan you believe was the most effective or beneficial for the nation.

Support your thesis by analyzing the specific features and consequences of the chosen plan. Use primary and secondary sources to strengthen your arguments and provide evidence for your claims. Cite your sources properly using a citation style such as MLA or APA.

Remember to structure your paper with an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion. Each paragraph should focus on a specific point or argument, and provide evidence and analysis to support it.

If you need further assistance or have any specific questions, feel free to ask!