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Free Reconstruction Word Search (Printable PDF + Answer Key)
Reconstruction (1865 to 1877) was the period after the Civil War when the nation tried to rebuild the South and define freedom for four million formerly enslaved people. This free word search starts with the three Reconstruction amendments: the THIRTEENTH ended slavery, the FOURTEENTH promised CITIZENSHIP and equal protection, and the FIFTEENTH protected VOTING RIGHTS for Black men. The FREEDMENS BUREAU set up schools and helped families find work.
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Opposition followed. Southern states passed BLACK CODES, many families were trapped in SHARECROPPING, and Northern CARPETBAGGERS and Southern SCALAWAGS were resented. RADICAL Republicans clashed with ANDREW JOHNSON, leading to his IMPEACHMENT, while HIRAM REVELS became the first Black US senator. The COMPROMISE of 1877 ended the era. The word list is hard and suits students from about 11 up; the answer key is included. Read with the American Civil War word searches and the Juneteenth word searches.
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