Reconstruction Analysis; Introduction/Preface

 The professor is asking for a critical analysis on the book Reconstruction by Eric Foner. She wants us to identify the thesis statement in the introduction and preface of the book and explain what the author is trying to reveal to the reader in that particular section. She wants several supporting points that support the […]

Eric Foner, Chapter 15: “What is Freedom?: Reconstruction, 1865-1877”

1.) Read and interpret the Dunning article (Note: you can use Wikipedia or any of the YouTube videos that feature Eric Foner to help you understand the Dunning School interpretation of Reconstruction). Then, you should read/review chapter 15 from the Foner textbook and review your notes from class lectures on Reconstruction. 2.) Explore the primary […]