Title: OBJECTIVES
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2TIMELINE 18651877
3OBJECTIVES
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- Describe the Reconstruction period in Texas.
- Explain the social effects of Reconstruction.
- Analyze Andrew Johnsons plan for
Reconstruction.
4MAIN IDEA
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When the Civil War ended, Texas and the other
Southern states had to meet certain requirements
to rejoin the Union.
WHY IT MATTERS NOW
The effects of Reconstruction would have an
impact on Texans of all races for more than 100
years.
5CRITICAL THINKING
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- What was one social effect of Reconstruction
in Texas?
- Summarize the main ideas of Johnsons plan
for Reconstruction.
6OBJECTIVES
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- Explain how congressional Reconstruction
differed from presidential Reconstruction.
- Analyze the political effects of Reconstruction
in Texas.
- Describe Texans reactions to congressional
Reconstruction.
7MAIN IDEA
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Congress put together a stricter plan for
Reconstruction. Republicans took control of Texas
and of enforcing Reconstruction.
WHY IT MATTERS NOW
African Americans were given the right to vote
for the first time.
8CRITICAL THINKING
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- In what ways was congressional Reconstruction
different from presidential Reconstruction?
- How did Reconstruction lead to the increased
power of Republicans in Texas?
- Why were many Texans opposed to the Radical
Republicans?
9OBJECTIVES
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- Identify the major changes made by the Texas
legislature in 1870.
- Explain why some Texans opposed Governor
Edmund J. Davis.
- Describe the provisions of the Constitution
of 1876.
10MAIN IDEA
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The unpopular Davis administration led to
pro-Democratic feelings and the adoption of a new
state constitution.
WHY IT MATTERS NOW
Conflicts during Reconstruction left bitterness
between Democrats and Republicans for years in
Texas.
11CRITICAL THINKING
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- What might have been the effect of allowing
the Republican legislature to assign printing
contracts?
- Why did many Texans oppose Governor Davis?
- In what ways did the Constitution of 1876
limit the power of the state government?
12REVIEW QUESTIONS
Presidential Reconstruction (pages 324327)
- Why was General Grangers order on June 19,
1865, significant to Texans?
- What were the requirements for Reconstruction
under President Johnsons plan?
Congressional Reconstruction (pages 328331)
- What were the major provisions of the
Reconstruction Act?
- What changes to the state government were
included in the Constitution of 1869?
13REVIEW QUESTIONS continued
A New Constitution (pages 333335)
- Why did many Democrats oppose Governor Daviss
administration?
- What marked the end of Reconstruction in
Texas?
14CRITICAL THINKING
Analyzing Information
Why were members of the U.S. Congress upset by
the Black Codes and the election by Texans of
former Confederate leaders? How did Congress
react to these events?
Compare and Contrast
How were the Constitutions of 1866, 1869, and
1876 alike? How were they different?
15CRITICAL THINKING continued
Drawing Conclusions
Why did Republicans feel that it was necessary
to place Texas and other Southern states under
military rule?
Synthesizing Information
What social, economic, and political effects did
Reconstruction have in Texas?