Today we are talking about reconstruction. In particular, citizenship during reconstruction. The remaking of citizenship during constructional congressional reconstruction. Lets review. Yes, robin . We talked about the way states were provided with the proper representation which was new compared to the 10 plan. It was they were unionists throughout the war unlike the other plan where they are suddenly a part of that side. With president ial dr. Lee we talked about wartime reconstruction and lincolns 10 plan, which some disagreed with because allowed to many former confederates into power. Robin mentioned the way that this was a radical reaction to the 10 i and. It was understood as a way to ensure that government would be in the hands of loyal men. Chase . [indiscernible] dr. Lee we talked about president ial construction under johnson and it seemed in many respects lenient. It returns to power former confederates. There were a few limitations on voting or holding office. As we talked
As you know, i am susanna lee. We are here today in my civil war reconstruction class and today we are talking about reconstruction. In particular, citizenship during reconstruction. The remaking of citizenship during congressional reconstruction. Lets review. What were some of the main points that we talked about in last in the last class . Yes, robin . We talked about the way states were provided with the proper representation which was new compared to the 10 plan. It was they were unionists throughout the war, unlike the other plan where they are suddenly a part of that side. Dr. Lee we talked about wartime reconstruction and lincolns 10 plan, which some disagreed with because it allowed too many former confederates into power. Robin mentioned the way that this was a radical reaction to the 10 plan. It was understood as a way to ensure that government would be in the hands of loyal men. What other points did we cover . Chase . [indiscernible] dr. Lee we talked about president ial re
And pacific. That is here on American History tv on cspan3. Next, suzanne only talks about the changing perception of who qualified for citizenship in postcivil war america. She describes the legislation passed during that era and the debate about whether citizenship and voting privileges should be tied to loyalty to the union race or gender. Her classes about one hour and 15 minutes. Her class is about one hour and 50 minutes. And 15 minutes. Dr. Lee good afternoon. How are you all doing . As you know, i am susanna lee. We are here today in my civil war reconstruction class and today we are talking about reconstruction. In particular, citizenship during reconstruction. The remaking of citizenship during congressional reconstruction. Lets review. What were some of the main points that we talked about in last the last class . Yes, robin . We talked about the way states were provided with the proper representation which was new compared to the 10 plan. It was they were unionists througho
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