Reconstruction and the Amendments: Causes and Consequences
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This worksheet explores the causes and consequences of the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments during the Reconstruction era in American history. It encourages students to analyze historical developments and their impacts.
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Reconstruction and the Amendments: Causes and Consequences
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Introduction to the Amendments
Source A: Excerpt from the Reconstruction Act of 1867
'The Congress shall have the authority to enforce the provisions of this act, which aims to establish civil rights and ensure equal protection under the law for all citizens, especially those formerly enslaved.' Provenance: Text from the Reconstruction Act passed by Congress in 1867.
Causes of Reconstruction Legislation
Source B: Excerpt from a speech by President Lincoln, 1863
'It is our duty to rebuild the Union and ensure freedom and equality for all citizens, especially those who have endured slavery.' Provenance: Speech by President Abraham Lincoln during the Civil War.
Consequences of the Amendments
Source C: Excerpt from a historian's analysis
'While the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments legally abolished slavery, granted citizenship, and secured voting rights, their implementation faced resistance, and true equality remained elusive for decades.' Provenance: Modern historian's analysis of Reconstruction.
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