Ulysses S. Grant, Reconstruction

How did Ulysses S. Grant’s policies and actions during his presidency influence the course and outcomes of the Reconstruction era, particularly in terms of civil rights and national reunification? This lesson and activity examines President Grant’s policies during his presidency and the Reconstruction era.
Students will analyze primary source documents including Grant’s first inaugural address and answer corresponding scaffolding questions. They will answer the final summary question to apply their knowledge.

Included in this resource:

Do Now - President Grant’s first inaugural address primary source document with scaffolding questions
Ulysses S. Grant and the Reconstruction Era reading passage with scaffolding questions graphic organizer
Ulysses S. Grant on Reconstruction perspective/point of view and questions
Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: Why was Ulysses S. Grant’s approach to the Reconstruction era significant in shaping the post-Civil War United States, and how did his strategies and policies contribute to the goals of national unity and civil rights advancement?
Answer key for teachers
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