The Weaknesses of the Federal Government – Pt1 HOW DOES THE AMERICAN POLITICAL SYSTEM WORK?
HOW CAN AMENDMENTS BE MADE TO THE CONSTITUTION?
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In March 1865, Lincoln was inaugurated for the second time in his election victory in the North.
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On 13 April 1865, Jefferson Davis, the leader of the Confederacy was informed by General Lee, that the southern army could not fight on. The south surrendered. How would they be treated?
Review;
1864 Onwards – Even while the Civil War was still waging, there was disagreement between the Northerners on the verge of victory.
Summarise the difference between Lincoln/Johnson and the Radical Republicans
Discussion – Attitudes to Reconstruction – How did you do?
The Weaknesses of the Federal Government
Reconstruction of the south (1864-1877)was a failure. So, here are some key questions.
Would reconstruction have been different if Lincoln had lived?
How would Lincoln have treated the black population?
Is Lincoln remembered well BECAUSE he didn’t have to deal with reconstruction? (winning the war was easier than rebuilding the nation – Blight)
How bad a president was Johnson?
We will try to answer these questions over the next few lessons.
Lincoln’s Assassination
On 14th April, one day after the surrender, Lincoln attended Fords theatre in Washington to watch a play. An actor, James Wilkes Booth, came into the box and shot Lincoln in the head. Lincoln died the next day.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVLM0BSqx5o
Problems in a nutshell…. •
3 million slaves now free in the south – How far would equality go?
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Southern states left in destruction – The northern states had modernised and become industrialised as a result of the war.
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Could the south be reconciled?
The Weaknesses of the Federal Government. Step 1 – How does the Government work?
Look at the picture of the American political system.
Leap to this site. You must understand how the US system works;
Label your diagram and stick into your book.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oOS7RGpvNVs
Homework Key Question Give reasons for the troubled presidency of Andrew Johnson. Use the pages and the framework to help you complete this question.