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Early Reconstruction, 1865–1867 (A-level only)

Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861–1877 (A-level only): Early Reconstruction, 1865–1867 (A-level only)

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AqaA LevelHistory2J America: A Nation Divided, c1845–1877

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Planning for the future after the war: the impact of the Emancipation Proclamation; Lincoln’s aims; the approach to preparing for post-war reconstruction.
The Thirteenth Amendment: origins and impact.
The Fourteenth Amendment: Thaddeus Stevens; Radical republicans; the struggle to pass the amendment; the Reconstruction Acts.
The presidency of Andrew Johnson: personality and aims; conflicts with Congress; break with the Republicans; impeachment.

ReconstructionFreedmenBlack CodesCivil RightsMilitary ReconstructionImpeachment

Use specific examples: When discussing Reconstruction, always support your arguments with specific examples of policies, events, or legislation.
Use primary sources to support your arguments: In your essays, incorporate primary sources from the Reconstruction era to illustrate the impact of the Thirteenth Amendment.

Overgeneralizing Lincoln's policies: It is important to discuss the specific aims and limitations of Lincoln's approach, including the context of his assassination and the subsequent shift in policy.
Confusing the Thirteenth Amendment with other amendments: Focus on the specific content and purpose of each amendment to avoid confusion. The Thirteenth Amendment specifically abolished slavery.

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