This indicator was developed to encourage inquiry into how events such as the Indian Removal Act, the Civil War, and Reconstruction prompted examination of the federal government's role in protecting natural rights. In addition, this indicator supports inquiry into instances where disputes arose over the power of the federal government over state governments.

Grade(s): 11

Subject(s): Social Studies

Year: 2019

Content Type
Fort Lamar: Ordnance- Historical Photograph Analysis

Lesson

Grades

  • 8
  • 11
Fort Lamar: Ordnance- Historical Photograph Analysis

In this lesson, students will analyze historical photographs of Fort Lamar and the Battle of Secessionville to understand the role of artillery during the Civil War. By comparing visuals with a...

The Challenge of Freedom

Lesson

Grades

  • 8
The Challenge of Freedom

The students will be able to create a PowerPoint or Keynote presentation about the influence of the Reconstruction Policy in relation to the Freedmen’s Bureau, Lincoln’s Reconstruction Plan, Congress’...

 Reconstruction | Conversations on SC History 14

Video

Grades

  • 4
  • 8
  • 11
Reconstruction | Conversations on SC History
Episode 14
Noted South Carolina historian Dr. Walter Edgar discusses the key issues in SC History. Reconstruction is discussed in three lessons: Difficult Period in History Economics Election Issues.