define Reconstruction, discuss the objectives of those who implemented it (remember: there were several different approaches to Reconstruction that resulted in serious dissension and conflict ) , determine whether Reconstruction succeed or failed (this one is your own interpretation), and explain your decision. Each of these steps — four of them — is essential in this essay.
As always I will be looking for use of direct and specific evidence from the course reading materials and your own research; a general narrative without specific facts to demonstrate the points isn’t going to make a definition or an argument. A cogent thesis, logical points, a well-written paper and cites and a bibliography are also necessary.
As always I will be looking for use of direct and specific evidence from the course reading materials and your own research; a general narrative without specific facts to demonstrate the points isn’t going to make a definition or an argument. A cogent thesis, logical points, a well-written paper and cites and a bibliography are also necessary.