Reconstruction: Key Vocabulary & Concepts
History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet focuses on understanding the key vocabulary and concepts related to the Reconstruction era, specifically the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments. Students will explain, compare, analyse, and outline important ideas to deepen their understanding.
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Reconstruction: Key Vocabulary & Concepts
Subject: HistoryGrade: Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Vocabulary and Key Concepts
Source A: Excerpt from a History Textbook
The Reconstruction era was a pivotal time in American history, marked by the passage of the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments aimed at securing rights for formerly enslaved people and redefining citizenship.
Provenance: A standard history textbook published in 2010.
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Define the 13th Amendment and explain its significance in Reconstruction. (3 marks)
[3 marks]2.
Compare the main aims of the 14th and 15th Amendments. (4 marks)
[4 marks]3.
Outline the main ideas behind the Reconstruction amendments. (5 marks)
[5 marks]4.
Explain why the 14th Amendment was considered a turning point in American history. (4 marks)
[4 marks]5.
Analyse the impact of the 15th Amendment on voting rights. (5 marks)
[5 marks]6.
Compare the main challenges faced in implementing the 13th and 15th Amendments. (4 marks)
[4 marks]7.
Explain how these amendments collectively aimed to change American society after the Civil War. (4 marks)
[4 marks]8.
Write a brief summary explaining why the Reconstruction Amendments are considered a turning point in American history. (4 marks)
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