Contributions of Scalawags, Carpetbaggers, and African Americans to New Southern Governments
This piece explores the various social groups that played significant roles in shaping the new Southern governments during Reconstruction. Focusing on Scalawags, Carpetbaggers, and African Americans, it delves into how these groups contributed to political and social changes in Southern states like South Carolina, Georgia, and Alabama. The discussion includes the challenges faced by these groups and their impact on the formation of new constitutions and governmental structures. Engaging activities encourage understanding and visualization of their perspectives in this transformative period of American history.
Contributions of Scalawags, Carpetbaggers, and African Americans to New Southern Governments
E N D
Presentation Transcript
When you first get in… • Add LO & DQ to pg. 87 LO: • Identify different social groups & how they contributed to Southern governments DQ: • What groups made up new Southern governments? (Describe Scalawags & Carpetbaggers) • How did these groups contribute to Southern governments? Table of Contents: Pg. 86 Sensory Figure 11/14/13 Pg. 88 Scalawags & Carpetbaggers 11/14/13
Reconstruction • Being controlled by Northerners & Radical Republicans • Only going on in the Southern states • Ex. South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, etc.
Delegate (n.) • Someone who speaks or acts on behalf of a group or organization
Scoundrel • Dishonest crook or villain
New Southern Governments & Delegates Scalawags Carpetbaggers New Southern Governments New Constitutions African Americans
Scalawags Carpetbaggers New Southern Governments African Americans New Constitutions
New Southern Government Delegates Scalawags Carpetbaggers New Southern Governments New Constitutions African Americans
Group Discussion • Were carpetbaggers, scalawags, and African Americans welcomed in the South? • Contribute means to help…. How did carpetbaggers, scalawags, and African Americans contributeto Southern governments? (Hint: Think about what the delegates created)
Sensory Figure • Your Task: • pick 1 of the 3 groups of people to be • Draw the person w/ a face, clothes, hands, feet, hair, etc. (stick figures are okay) • Use word clouds or thinking bubbles to write comments as if you are that person • Draw arrows to their eyes, heart, brain, ears, and mouth… • Start each thought bubble with one of each of these: I see…, I feel (in my heart)…, I think…, I hear…, I say… • Historically accurate!!!