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Rebuilding Alabama Rebuilding Alabama Chapter 6 6 Presentation by Tara Green, 4 Presentation by Tara Green, 4 th th grade teacher grade teacher
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Rebuilding AlabamaRebuilding Alabama

Chapter 6 6

Presentation by Tara Green, 4Presentation by Tara Green, 4thth grade grade teacherteacher

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Chapter 6:Rebuilding AlabamaChapter 6:Rebuilding AlabamaLesson 1Lesson 1

Think about a time when you and another person got into an argument. Think about a time when you and another person got into an argument. How did you resolve it? Did you ever regain your friendship?How did you resolve it? Did you ever regain your friendship?

TURN and TALKTURN and TALK

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Chapter 6:Rebuilding AlabamaChapter 6:Rebuilding AlabamaLesson 1Lesson 1

Think about a time when you and another person got into an argument. Think about a time when you and another person got into an argument. How did you resolve it? Did you ever regain your friendship?How did you resolve it? Did you ever regain your friendship?

Much like an argument you may have gotten in, the northern and Much like an argument you may have gotten in, the northern and southern states disagreed, physically fought, then eventually reunited. southern states disagreed, physically fought, then eventually reunited. Even though the actual “fight” was over…many consequences followed. Even though the actual “fight” was over…many consequences followed. Though we may make up with our friends, there are always apologies Though we may make up with our friends, there are always apologies that need to be made and trust must be earned back. This was the also that need to be made and trust must be earned back. This was the also the situation with Alabama becoming a part of the U.S. after the Civil the situation with Alabama becoming a part of the U.S. after the Civil War.War.

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Chapter 6:Rebuilding AlabamaChapter 6:Rebuilding AlabamaLesson 1Lesson 1

The end of the Civil War brought many changes to Alabama, but the The end of the Civil War brought many changes to Alabama, but the most dramatic was the end of slavery.most dramatic was the end of slavery.

Before the war, almost half of the people in Alabama were in slavery. Before the war, almost half of the people in Alabama were in slavery. But after the war, everyone was free.But after the war, everyone was free.

White Alabamians who had supported the Union were excited about a White Alabamians who had supported the Union were excited about a new and different state. new and different state.

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Chapter 6:Rebuilding AlabamaChapter 6:Rebuilding AlabamaLesson 1- Picking Up the PiecesLesson 1- Picking Up the Pieces

No one knows for sure how many No one knows for sure how many Alabamians died in the war, but 20,000 Alabamians died in the war, but 20,000 of the 90,000 that served never returned of the 90,000 that served never returned home. Another 20,000 came back home. Another 20,000 came back wounded.wounded.

Alabama’s economy was in terrible Alabama’s economy was in terrible condition; confederate money was condition; confederate money was worthless, large cities had been worthless, large cities had been destroyed, many goods had not been destroyed, many goods had not been available before the war, crops had not available before the war, crops had not been planted, animals were lost, stolen, been planted, animals were lost, stolen, or eaten, and there were no slaves to or eaten, and there were no slaves to work large farms and plantations.work large farms and plantations.

There also wasn’t much government. There also wasn’t much government. Local officials, judges, and sheriffs Local officials, judges, and sheriffs weren’t sure how much authority they weren’t sure how much authority they had.had.

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Chapter 6:Rebuilding AlabamaChapter 6:Rebuilding AlabamaLesson 1- Picking Up the PiecesLesson 1- Picking Up the Pieces

President Lincoln announced his plan for President Lincoln announced his plan for Reconstruction (remaking the governments of Reconstruction (remaking the governments of the Confederate states so that they could be the Confederate states so that they could be readmitted to the Union.readmitted to the Union.

Lincoln’s plan: nullify the Ordinance of Lincoln’s plan: nullify the Ordinance of Secession (cancel the succession), ratify the Secession (cancel the succession), ratify the 1313thth Amendment (to follow the law that ended Amendment (to follow the law that ended slavery), swear an oath of loyalty to the United slavery), swear an oath of loyalty to the United States though they could not vote, and States though they could not vote, and promise to pay back any debts from the war.promise to pay back any debts from the war.

April 14, 1865- John Wilkes Booth, who April 14, 1865- John Wilkes Booth, who supported the southern cause, assassinated supported the southern cause, assassinated President Lincoln. He was shot while attending President Lincoln. He was shot while attending a play at Ford’s Theater in Washington D.C.a play at Ford’s Theater in Washington D.C.

After Lincoln’s death, no one was sure if his After Lincoln’s death, no one was sure if his plan for Reconstruction would ever go into plan for Reconstruction would ever go into effect, but Vice President Andrew Johnson effect, but Vice President Andrew Johnson announced that Lincoln’s plan would still be announced that Lincoln’s plan would still be followed.followed.

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Chapter 6:Rebuilding AlabamaChapter 6:Rebuilding AlabamaLesson 1- Black Alabamians and ReconstructionLesson 1- Black Alabamians and Reconstruction

During the Reconstruction, slaves began to During the Reconstruction, slaves began to find out what freedom meant, but needed find out what freedom meant, but needed help. Congress created Freedmen’s Bureau, help. Congress created Freedmen’s Bureau, which distributed food and clothing to former which distributed food and clothing to former slaves as well as poor whites. It also opened slaves as well as poor whites. It also opened school and found former slaves jobs.school and found former slaves jobs.

Some northerners came to the south to make Some northerners came to the south to make money. They came with their belongings in a money. They came with their belongings in a suitcase made of carpet, so they were called suitcase made of carpet, so they were called carpetbaggers.carpetbaggers.

Many carpetbaggers came to invest money in Many carpetbaggers came to invest money in the state and became good citizens, but the state and became good citizens, but others were dishonest. others were dishonest.

Freedmen became allies with the white Freedmen became allies with the white Alabamians that had opposed the war. They Alabamians that had opposed the war. They hoped that blacks would help them keep the hoped that blacks would help them keep the wealthy planters form controlling the state wealthy planters form controlling the state government. These white Alabamians were government. These white Alabamians were known as scalawags.known as scalawags.

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Chapter 6:Rebuilding AlabamaChapter 6:Rebuilding AlabamaLesson 1- Politics After the WarLesson 1- Politics After the War

President Johnson appointed Lewis Parsons President Johnson appointed Lewis Parsons as governor. He took office in June 1865 and as governor. He took office in June 1865 and met to draw up a constitution that would allow met to draw up a constitution that would allow Alabama to be readmitted into the Union.Alabama to be readmitted into the Union.

6 months later, Robert Patton was sworn into 6 months later, Robert Patton was sworn into office as governor. Most Alabamians thought office as governor. Most Alabamians thought the state was reconstructed, but a group the state was reconstructed, but a group called the Radical Republicans believed that called the Radical Republicans believed that the southern states were still under the the southern states were still under the control of the Confederates that were not control of the Confederates that were not doing much to protect the freedmen.doing much to protect the freedmen.

To fix the problem, March 1867 the Radical To fix the problem, March 1867 the Radical Republicans passed the 1Republicans passed the 1stst Reconstruction Reconstruction Act that removed elected officials from office Act that removed elected officials from office and placed the state under military rule.and placed the state under military rule.

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Chapter 6:Rebuilding AlabamaChapter 6:Rebuilding AlabamaLesson 1- Politics After the WarLesson 1- Politics After the War

The act stated that black and white men who The act stated that black and white men who had not been leaders in the Confederate had not been leaders in the Confederate military would create a new constitution for military would create a new constitution for the state. It had to be approved by US the state. It had to be approved by US Congress.Congress.

Finally, the voters had to obey the 14Finally, the voters had to obey the 14thth Amendment. This amendment made former Amendment. This amendment made former slaves citizens if the United States.slaves citizens if the United States.

October 1867-citizens (even freed men) voted October 1867-citizens (even freed men) voted on having a constitutional convention. The on having a constitutional convention. The vote favored a convention and 18 blacks were vote favored a convention and 18 blacks were a part of the 100 delegates elected.a part of the 100 delegates elected.

This convention wrote the constitution of This convention wrote the constitution of 1868. In this constitution, many northern 1868. In this constitution, many northern ideas were express, women gained some ideas were express, women gained some rights, and it required that one fifth of all the rights, and it required that one fifth of all the state’s revenue($) support public education.state’s revenue($) support public education.

ALABAMA RETURNED TO THE UNION!!!ALABAMA RETURNED TO THE UNION!!!

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Chapter 6:Rebuilding AlabamaChapter 6:Rebuilding AlabamaLesson 1- Freedom and PoliticsLesson 1- Freedom and Politics

Congressmen could now be elected and sent to Washington Congressmen could now be elected and sent to Washington D.C. to serve in the U.S. Congress. Some blacks were even D.C. to serve in the U.S. Congress. Some blacks were even voted into these positions.voted into these positions.

James Thomas Rapier:James Thomas Rapier:

-born November 13, 1837-born November 13, 1837

-son of a free black barber-son of a free black barber

-educated in Canada; lawyer-educated in Canada; lawyer

-came back to Al. to write for a -came back to Al. to write for a northern newspapernorthern newspaper

-became a successful cotton planter -became a successful cotton planter and got involved in politicsand got involved in politics

-served in the 1-served in the 1stst Republican Republican conventionconvention

-representative to the U.S. Congress-representative to the U.S. Congress

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Chapter 6:Rebuilding AlabamaChapter 6:Rebuilding AlabamaLesson 1- Freedom and PoliticsLesson 1- Freedom and Politics

Congressmen could now be elected and sent to Washington D.C. to Congressmen could now be elected and sent to Washington D.C. to serve in the U.S. Congress. Some blacks were even voted into serve in the U.S. Congress. Some blacks were even voted into these positions.these positions.

Jeremiah Haralson:Jeremiah Haralson:

-born April 1, 1846-born April 1, 1846

-born into slavery-born into slavery

-educated himself ; minister-educated himself ; minister

-moved to Al. and elected to state -moved to Al. and elected to state house house of representatives and state senate and of representatives and state senate and

later worked for the federal governmentlater worked for the federal government

-he must have felt the tug of adventure -he must have felt the tug of adventure because he moved all around the because he moved all around the southern states, then to Oklahoma, and southern states, then to Oklahoma, and then to Colorado where he was killed then to Colorado where he was killed

by by wild beasts.wild beasts.

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Chapter 6:Rebuilding AlabamaChapter 6:Rebuilding AlabamaLesson 1- Freedom and PoliticsLesson 1- Freedom and Politics

Congressmen could now be elected and sent to Washington Congressmen could now be elected and sent to Washington D.C. to serve in the U.S. Congress. Some blacks were even D.C. to serve in the U.S. Congress. Some blacks were even voted into these positions.voted into these positions.

Benjamin Turner:Benjamin Turner:

-born 1825-born 1825

-born into slavery in North Carolina-born into slavery in North Carolina

-he managed a hotel in Selma for his -he managed a hotel in Selma for his ownerowner

-by the end of the Civil War, he had -by the end of the Civil War, he had over over $10,000 in savings$10,000 in savings

-1870 he became the 1-1870 he became the 1stst black man black man from Alabama to be elected to from Alabama to be elected to

CongressCongress

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Chapter 6:Rebuilding AlabamaChapter 6:Rebuilding AlabamaLesson 1- Review QuestionsLesson 1- Review Questions

1.1. About how many Alabamians About how many Alabamians died during the Civil War?died during the Civil War?

2.2. Who were the freedmen?Who were the freedmen?

3.3. Name 2 requirements that Name 2 requirements that Alabama had to meet to Alabama had to meet to reenter the Union.reenter the Union.

4.4. Why is the 13Why is the 13thth Amendment Amendment important?important?

5.5. How did carpetbaggers get How did carpetbaggers get their name?their name?

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Chapter 6:Rebuilding AlabamaChapter 6:Rebuilding AlabamaLesson 1- Review AnswersLesson 1- Review Answers

1.1. About 20,000 Alabamians died during the Civil About 20,000 Alabamians died during the Civil War.War.

2.2. The freedmen were former slaves that now had The freedmen were former slaves that now had their freedom.their freedom.

3.3. Some requirements that Alabama had to meet to Some requirements that Alabama had to meet to reenter the Union were ratify the 13reenter the Union were ratify the 13thth Amendment, swear an oath of loyalty, and pay Amendment, swear an oath of loyalty, and pay back debtsback debts

4.4. The 13The 13thth Amendment is important because it Amendment is important because it outlawed slavery in the United States.outlawed slavery in the United States.

5.5. Carpetbaggers got their name because they Carpetbaggers got their name because they came from the north to the south carrying all their came from the north to the south carrying all their belongings in a suitcase made of carpet.belongings in a suitcase made of carpet.

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Chapter 6:Rebuilding AlabamaChapter 6:Rebuilding AlabamaLesson 1 ActivityLesson 1 Activity

In order for Alabama to be readmitted to the Union, they had to do many In order for Alabama to be readmitted to the Union, they had to do many things. Discuss with your group the requirements the southern states had to things. Discuss with your group the requirements the southern states had to meet in order to be readmitted to the Union. Think about all the consequences meet in order to be readmitted to the Union. Think about all the consequences of the Civil War and the damage caused by the secession of the southern of the Civil War and the damage caused by the secession of the southern states. states.

1. Fold a sheet of paper two times so that when unfolded, 3 columns are 1. Fold a sheet of paper two times so that when unfolded, 3 columns are shown. Trace the columns with a pencil.shown. Trace the columns with a pencil.

2. Head your columns with the following headings: 2. Head your columns with the following headings: Requirements I Agree WithRequirements I Agree With, ,

Requirements I Disagree WithRequirements I Disagree With,, and and Additional RequirementsAdditional Requirements

3. 3. Requirements I Agree With Requirements I Agree With - - List the requirements that you agree List the requirements that you agree should be met by the southern states before being readmitted to the should be met by the southern states before being readmitted to the Union.Union.

44.Requirements I Disagree With .Requirements I Disagree With - - List the requirements that you do not List the requirements that you do not think should be met by the southern states before being readmitted to think should be met by the southern states before being readmitted to the Union.the Union.

5.5.Additional Requirements Additional Requirements – – List at least 2 other requirements that you List at least 2 other requirements that you feel should have been met before being readmitted to the Union.feel should have been met before being readmitted to the Union.

***Illustrate each column******Illustrate each column***

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Chapter 6:Rebuilding AlabamaChapter 6:Rebuilding AlabamaLesson 2ALesson 2A

3-2-13-2-1In your notebook complete the following:In your notebook complete the following:

List 3 requirements Alabama had to meet to reenter the UnionList 3 requirements Alabama had to meet to reenter the Union

List 2 problems that freedmen were now experiencingList 2 problems that freedmen were now experiencing

List 1 word to describe the south during this time periodList 1 word to describe the south during this time period

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Chapter 6:Rebuilding AlabamaChapter 6:Rebuilding AlabamaLesson 2 A- Land Grant CollegesLesson 2 A- Land Grant Colleges

Morrill Land-Grant Act was passed in Morrill Land-Grant Act was passed in 1862 to help support colleges that would 1862 to help support colleges that would prepare young people for practical prepare young people for practical careers like engineering, agriculture, and careers like engineering, agriculture, and veterinary medicine.veterinary medicine.

The college at Auburn (AUBURN The college at Auburn (AUBURN UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY )-named Alabama’s land )-named Alabama’s land grant college in 1872.grant college in 1872.

1890- Agricultural and Mechanical 1890- Agricultural and Mechanical College at Huntsville was given land College at Huntsville was given land grant fundsgrant funds

1899-Tuskegee Institute (Tuskegee 1899-Tuskegee Institute (Tuskegee University) received land grant statusUniversity) received land grant status

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Chapter 6:Rebuilding AlabamaChapter 6:Rebuilding AlabamaLesson 2 A- William Savery: Man of VisionLesson 2 A- William Savery: Man of Vision

William Savery taught himself to read and William Savery taught himself to read and write will doing his work as a slave carpenterwrite will doing his work as a slave carpenter

After the war, he continued his interest in After the war, he continued his interest in education and began educating other former education and began educating other former slavesslaves

Attended a Freedmen’s Bureau convention in Attended a Freedmen’s Bureau convention in Mobile in 1865. He then decided to start a Mobile in 1865. He then decided to start a school in the home of David White.school in the home of David White.

They hired a young teacher and asked the They hired a young teacher and asked the Freedmen’s Bureau to get more teachers but Freedmen’s Bureau to get more teachers but he still wanted morehe still wanted more

With the help of General Wager Swayne and With the help of General Wager Swayne and the American Missionary Association, Savery the American Missionary Association, Savery bought an old white Baptist college (Oct. bought an old white Baptist college (Oct. 1867)1867)

A month later-140 students enrolled in the A month later-140 students enrolled in the new Talladega Collegenew Talladega College

He continued to work closely with the college He continued to work closely with the college until his deathuntil his death

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Chapter 6:Rebuilding AlabamaChapter 6:Rebuilding AlabamaLesson 2 A- The End of ReconstructionLesson 2 A- The End of Reconstruction

Many white Alabamians, former confederates Many white Alabamians, former confederates and members of the Democratic Party, didn’t and members of the Democratic Party, didn’t agree with reconstructionagree with reconstruction

They didn’t believe that slaves should have They didn’t believe that slaves should have rights that were now taken away from their rights that were now taken away from their former masters, didn’t like carpetbaggers former masters, didn’t like carpetbaggers holding high political offices, and they wanted holding high political offices, and they wanted things to return to the ways they were before things to return to the ways they were before the Civil War.the Civil War.

Some disagreed peacefully but others turned Some disagreed peacefully but others turned to violence.to violence.

Ku Klux Klan (KKK)-secret club that terrorized Ku Klux Klan (KKK)-secret club that terrorized blacks and white Republicans to keep them blacks and white Republicans to keep them from voting. They wore white robes, pointed from voting. They wore white robes, pointed hoods, masks, and rode around frightening, hoods, masks, and rode around frightening, beating, and even killing these people.beating, and even killing these people.

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Chapter 6:Rebuilding AlabamaChapter 6:Rebuilding AlabamaLesson 2 A- William Savery: The End of ReconstructionLesson 2 A- William Savery: The End of Reconstruction

Many Alabamians did not agree with the ways Many Alabamians did not agree with the ways of the KKK, it took an act of Congress in 1870 of the KKK, it took an act of Congress in 1870 and federal troops to stop the violence they and federal troops to stop the violence they caused.caused.

Klan activity decreased when Congress gave Klan activity decreased when Congress gave former Confederates the right to vote again.former Confederates the right to vote again.

1874-Democrats elected George Houston as 1874-Democrats elected George Houston as governor.governor.

Over the next 3 years Union troops left the Over the next 3 years Union troops left the state, most carpetbaggers left, and scalawags state, most carpetbaggers left, and scalawags had very little power.had very little power.

Conservative white Democrats were now in Conservative white Democrats were now in control and Reconstruction was over.control and Reconstruction was over.

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Chapter 6:Rebuilding AlabamaChapter 6:Rebuilding AlabamaLesson 2 A- William Savery: After ReconstructionLesson 2 A- William Savery: After Reconstruction

You may think things would have been You may think things would have been different now that freedmen were allowed to different now that freedmen were allowed to vote, but white Democrats regained power vote, but white Democrats regained power because they could control the black vote.because they could control the black vote.

The wealthy Democrats controlled the jobs of The wealthy Democrats controlled the jobs of the freed slaves and white farmers because the freed slaves and white farmers because the freed slaves had no money to buy land the freed slaves had no money to buy land and many of the white farmers had lost their and many of the white farmers had lost their property. Those who owned large plantations property. Those who owned large plantations needed help working the land. Sharecropping needed help working the land. Sharecropping then developed.then developed.

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Chapter 6:Rebuilding AlabamaChapter 6:Rebuilding AlabamaLesson 2 A- William Savery: After ReconstructionLesson 2 A- William Savery: After Reconstruction

Sharecropping-large landowners would give a Sharecropping-large landowners would give a sharecropper a place to live, seed, sharecropper a place to live, seed, equipment, and anything else needed to equipment, and anything else needed to make a crop.make a crop.

The share cropper would then plant, harvest, The share cropper would then plant, harvest, and sell his crop giving a portion of the profit and sell his crop giving a portion of the profit to the landownerto the landowner

Tenant Farming was the same as Tenant Farming was the same as sharecropping except they usually owned sharecropping except they usually owned their own livestock and equipmenttheir own livestock and equipment

Children of a sharecropper helped with the Children of a sharecropper helped with the crops, tended the farm animals, worked in the crops, tended the farm animals, worked in the garden, and looked after siblings. They didn’t garden, and looked after siblings. They didn’t have time to go to school because their family have time to go to school because their family needed them to work on the farm.needed them to work on the farm.

Because the large land owners controlled the Because the large land owners controlled the lives of the sharecroppers and tenant lives of the sharecroppers and tenant farmers, they had a lot of political power farmers, they had a lot of political power because they could influence how they voted.because they could influence how they voted.

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Chapter 6:Rebuilding AlabamaChapter 6:Rebuilding AlabamaLesson 2A- Review QuestionsLesson 2A- Review Questions

1.1. What was the Ku Klux Klan?What was the Ku Klux Klan?

2.2. How did the Democrats gain How did the Democrats gain control of the Alabama control of the Alabama government?government?

3.3. What was life like for the child What was life like for the child of a sharecropper?of a sharecropper?

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Chapter 6:Rebuilding AlabamaChapter 6:Rebuilding AlabamaLesson 2A- AnswersLesson 2A- Answers

1.1. The Ku Klux Klan was a secret club that The Ku Klux Klan was a secret club that terrorized blacks and white Republicans to terrorized blacks and white Republicans to keep them from voting.keep them from voting.

2.2. The Democrats gained control of the Alabama The Democrats gained control of the Alabama government when the Confederates were government when the Confederates were given the right to vote, elected their candidate given the right to vote, elected their candidate as governor, and sent out Union troops.as governor, and sent out Union troops.

3.3. Children of a sharecropper helped with the Children of a sharecropper helped with the crops, tended the farm animals, worked in the crops, tended the farm animals, worked in the garden, and looked after siblings. They didn’t garden, and looked after siblings. They didn’t have time to go to school because their family have time to go to school because their family needed them to work on the farm.needed them to work on the farm.

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Chapter 6:Rebuilding AlabamaChapter 6:Rebuilding AlabamaLesson 2ALesson 2A

If you were a freed slave or a poor white farmer in If you were a freed slave or a poor white farmer in Alabama, what would you do or where would you Alabama, what would you do or where would you go for help. Remember…you and your family go for help. Remember…you and your family need things like food, shelter, education, and a need things like food, shelter, education, and a way to earn money. Explain your thinking.way to earn money. Explain your thinking.

Turn and TalkTurn and TalkBe ready to discuss your thoughts with the rest of the class.Be ready to discuss your thoughts with the rest of the class.

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Chapter 6:Rebuilding AlabamaChapter 6:Rebuilding AlabamaLesson 2ALesson 2A

If you were a freed slave or a poor white farmer in If you were a freed slave or a poor white farmer in Alabama, what would you do or where would you Alabama, what would you do or where would you go for help. Remember…you and your family go for help. Remember…you and your family need things like food, shelter, education, and a need things like food, shelter, education, and a way to earn money. Explain your thinking.way to earn money. Explain your thinking.

Possible responses: Freedman’s Bureau, family Possible responses: Freedman’s Bureau, family members, sharecropping, tenant farmingmembers, sharecropping, tenant farming

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Chapter 6:Rebuilding AlabamaChapter 6:Rebuilding AlabamaLesson 2 B- Villages, Towns, and CitiesLesson 2 B- Villages, Towns, and Cities

Urban areas (city)-Men worked as store Urban areas (city)-Men worked as store keepers, doctors, lawyers, and teachers. keepers, doctors, lawyers, and teachers.

They had public and private schools. They had public and private schools. There were school and they were in There were school and they were in session longer because children didn’t session longer because children didn’t have to work. If families living in the have to work. If families living in the country had money, then they sent their country had money, then they sent their children to boarding schools.children to boarding schools.

Schools in town were better than those in Schools in town were better than those in rural areas (country).rural areas (country).

Schools were segregated-separate Schools were segregated-separate schools for white and black. Schools schools for white and black. Schools attended by black children didn’t receive attended by black children didn’t receive as much money.as much money.

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Chapter 6:Rebuilding AlabamaChapter 6:Rebuilding AlabamaLesson 2 B- BirminghamLesson 2 B- Birmingham

Birmingham was known as a New South Birmingham was known as a New South city of industry.city of industry.

It was called “the Magic City” because it It was called “the Magic City” because it sprang suddenly from an old cornfield.sprang suddenly from an old cornfield.

The closest town was Elyton and they The closest town was Elyton and they didn’t want a railroad to come through didn’t want a railroad to come through their town, so their town, so Birmingham began as a Birmingham began as a railroad crossroads.railroad crossroads.

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Chapter 6:Rebuilding AlabamaChapter 6:Rebuilding AlabamaLesson 2 B- Industry and TransportationLesson 2 B- Industry and Transportation

Many Alabamians left the farms for Many Alabamians left the farms for towns and cities. Foreigners settled in towns and cities. Foreigners settled in the larger cities. Mobile and Birmingham the larger cities. Mobile and Birmingham had many immigrants living there.had many immigrants living there.

Before the Civil War, Birmingham had Before the Civil War, Birmingham had not existed. not existed. During Reconstruction, During Reconstruction, people became interested in all its people became interested in all its natural resources that were able to natural resources that were able to produce iron and steel (iron ore, produce iron and steel (iron ore, limestone, and coal).limestone, and coal).

Work in Birmingham was plentiful and Work in Birmingham was plentiful and people came from all over the South as people came from all over the South as well as other countries to live there. well as other countries to live there. Birmingham was on its way to becoming Birmingham was on its way to becoming the largest and most diverse city in the the largest and most diverse city in the state.state.

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Chapter 6:Rebuilding AlabamaChapter 6:Rebuilding AlabamaLesson 2 B- RailroadsLesson 2 B- Railroads

Railroads were the main reason towns Railroads were the main reason towns and cities grew during the years after the and cities grew during the years after the Reconstruction.Reconstruction.

Railroads connected towns and offered Railroads connected towns and offered access to places outside the state.access to places outside the state.

Dothan, Monroeville, Anniston, and Dothan, Monroeville, Anniston, and Birmingham became major market Birmingham became major market centers because of the railroad.centers because of the railroad.

They also allowed Alabama cotton and They also allowed Alabama cotton and iron to be shipped overland to markets iron to be shipped overland to markets outside the state.outside the state.

Alabama goods could now compete on Alabama goods could now compete on the world market, which offered more the world market, which offered more jobs and opportunities to Alabamians.jobs and opportunities to Alabamians.

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Chapter 6:Rebuilding AlabamaChapter 6:Rebuilding AlabamaLesson 2 B- Cotton Mill TownsLesson 2 B- Cotton Mill Towns

Cotton mills helped improve Alabama’s economy. Cotton mills helped improve Alabama’s economy. They were built close to where the cotton was They were built close to where the cotton was grown.grown.

Alabama’s thread and cloth could be more cheaply Alabama’s thread and cloth could be more cheaply produced in the state than in New England or produced in the state than in New England or Europe because mills were built close to where Europe because mills were built close to where cotton was grown and wages were low.cotton was grown and wages were low.

These industries were usually located along a fall These industries were usually located along a fall line, where waterpower was available.line, where waterpower was available.

Life for cotton mill families were a lot like the lives Life for cotton mill families were a lot like the lives of sharecroppers. Everyone worked…even of sharecroppers. Everyone worked…even children. The owner of the mill provided housing children. The owner of the mill provided housing and credit so workers could buy food, clothing, and and credit so workers could buy food, clothing, and other goods. Many owners built schools, churches, other goods. Many owners built schools, churches, company stores, recreational halls, and medical company stores, recreational halls, and medical clinics.clinics.

Many Alabamians wanted to live in cotton mill Many Alabamians wanted to live in cotton mill townstowns

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Chapter 6:Rebuilding AlabamaChapter 6:Rebuilding AlabamaLesson 2B- Review QuestionsLesson 2B- Review Questions

1.1. Name 3 kinds of schools Name 3 kinds of schools common in Alabama after common in Alabama after Reconstruction.Reconstruction.

2.2. What was the main reason What was the main reason for the growth of many for the growth of many Alabama cities after the Alabama cities after the Civil War?Civil War?

3.3. Where were most cotton Where were most cotton mills located?mills located?

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Chapter 6:Rebuilding AlabamaChapter 6:Rebuilding AlabamaLesson 2B- Review QuestionsLesson 2B- Review Questions

1.1. 3 kinds of schools common in 3 kinds of schools common in Alabama after Reconstruction Alabama after Reconstruction were public, private, and were public, private, and boarding schools.boarding schools.

2.2. Railroads were the main Railroads were the main reason for the growth of many reason for the growth of many Alabama cities after the Civil Alabama cities after the Civil War.War.

3.3. Most cotton mills were located Most cotton mills were located along a fall line where cotton along a fall line where cotton was grown.was grown.

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Lesson 2: Activity Lesson 2: Activity 1 Pager1 Pager

Step 1: Your teacher will assign your group one of the following topics: Freedmen’s Bureau, Ku Klux Klan, Sharecropping, Industry, Transportation, Schools, and Cotton Mill Towns. Your group will be an EXPERT group on this topic. Your job is to teach the class about your topic.Step 1: Your teacher will assign your group one of the following topics: Freedmen’s Bureau, Ku Klux Klan, Sharecropping, Industry, Transportation, Schools, and Cotton Mill Towns. Your group will be an EXPERT group on this topic. Your job is to teach the class about your topic.

Step 2: In the middle of a sheet chart paper, you should illustrate a scene that involves your group’s topic. Use your textbook pictures to guide you. Illustration must be true to the time period.Step 2: In the middle of a sheet chart paper, you should illustrate a scene that involves your group’s topic. Use your textbook pictures to guide you. Illustration must be true to the time period.

Step 2: Step 2: Any where on the paper, write 5 words that you think are important in learning the information in this lesson. These words can be words used in the textbook.Any where on the paper, write 5 words that you think are important in learning the information in this lesson. These words can be words used in the textbook.

Step 3: Step 3: At the top of the page-write 3 facts about your topic you learned in the lesson. Be sure these facts are meaningful to this lesson on life in Alabama during the late 1800’s.At the top of the page-write 3 facts about your topic you learned in the lesson. Be sure these facts are meaningful to this lesson on life in Alabama during the late 1800’s.

Step 4:Step 4: Answer the following question at the bottom of your paper by using the question as part of your answer: Answer the following question at the bottom of your paper by using the question as part of your answer:

How is your life different/like a child living in Alabama during the late 1800’s? Use details from the text to support your comparison.How is your life different/like a child living in Alabama during the late 1800’s? Use details from the text to support your comparison.

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Chapter 6:Rebuilding AlabamaChapter 6:Rebuilding AlabamaLesson 3- Apaches in AlabamaLesson 3- Apaches in Alabama

September 1886- Geronimo, an Apache war chief September 1886- Geronimo, an Apache war chief and 500 other Apache Indians surrendered to and 500 other Apache Indians surrendered to General Miles in Arizona and were sent to Fort General Miles in Arizona and were sent to Fort Pickens near Pensacola, Florida and others to old Pickens near Pensacola, Florida and others to old army barracks in Mount Vernon, Alabama.army barracks in Mount Vernon, Alabama.

They were not used to the rainy weather and the They were not used to the rainy weather and the shortage of food and medicine.shortage of food and medicine.

Many died of Tuberculosis (TB)Many died of Tuberculosis (TB)

After a while, things improved. Some of the men After a while, things improved. Some of the men worked with local farmers and were able to row and worked with local farmers and were able to row and buy better food.buy better food.

1894, the Apaches were moved to Oklahoma but 1894, the Apaches were moved to Oklahoma but conditions there were not much better.conditions there were not much better.

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Chapter 6:Rebuilding AlabamaChapter 6:Rebuilding AlabamaLesson 3- The Spanish American WarLesson 3- The Spanish American War

1898-U.S. went to war with Spain. Cuba 1898-U.S. went to war with Spain. Cuba (a Spanish colony) was fighting for its (a Spanish colony) was fighting for its independence. Americans wanted to independence. Americans wanted to help Cuba gain freedom so the U.S. sent help Cuba gain freedom so the U.S. sent a battleship, the Maine, to Cubaa battleship, the Maine, to Cuba

While the Maine was in Havana Harbor While the Maine was in Havana Harbor it was blown up. April 1898, the U.S. it was blown up. April 1898, the U.S. declared war on Spain.declared war on Spain.

Many Alabamians wanted to fight in this Many Alabamians wanted to fight in this war to prove their loyalty to the Unites war to prove their loyalty to the Unites States after all that had happened during States after all that had happened during the Civil War.the Civil War.

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Chapter 6:Rebuilding AlabamaChapter 6:Rebuilding AlabamaLesson 3- The Spanish American WarLesson 3- The Spanish American War

Though not everyone who enlisted Though not everyone who enlisted actually fought, many Alabamians did actually fought, many Alabamians did and became heroes.and became heroes.

Joseph “Fighting Joe” Wheeler:Joseph “Fighting Joe” Wheeler:

-a confederate general at 28-a confederate general at 28

-an excellent officer in the Spanish--an excellent officer in the Spanish-American WarAmerican War

-a symbol of southern loyalty to the U.S.-a symbol of southern loyalty to the U.S.

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Chapter 6:Rebuilding AlabamaChapter 6:Rebuilding AlabamaLesson 3- The Spanish American WarLesson 3- The Spanish American War

Richmond Pearson Hobson:Richmond Pearson Hobson:

-a graduate of the U.S naval academy-a graduate of the U.S naval academy

-was captured during the war while -was captured during the war while bravely attempting to sink a boat and bravely attempting to sink a boat and trap a Spanish fleettrap a Spanish fleet

-later served as a U.S. Congressman-later served as a U.S. Congressman

-was awarded the Medal of Honor in -was awarded the Medal of Honor in 19331933

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Chapter 6:Rebuilding AlabamaChapter 6:Rebuilding AlabamaLesson 3- The Spanish American WarLesson 3- The Spanish American War

Dr. William Crawford Gorgas:Dr. William Crawford Gorgas:

-an army physician (doctor)-an army physician (doctor)

-was sent to Cuba where hundreds of -was sent to Cuba where hundreds of soldiers were dying of yellow feversoldiers were dying of yellow fever

--he concluded that yellow fever was he concluded that yellow fever was carried by mosquitoescarried by mosquitoes

-he was able to lower the cases of yellow -he was able to lower the cases of yellow fever by having oil sprayed on water fever by having oil sprayed on water where mosquitoes laid there eggs where mosquitoes laid there eggs

-became the surgeon general of the -became the surgeon general of the United States United States

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Chapter 6:Rebuilding AlabamaChapter 6:Rebuilding AlabamaLesson 3- Annie Wheeler: The Angel of SantiagoLesson 3- Annie Wheeler: The Angel of Santiago

Fighting Joe Wheeler’s daughter Annie made Fighting Joe Wheeler’s daughter Annie made her own mark in the world.her own mark in the world.

She wanted to go to Cuba with her father to She wanted to go to Cuba with her father to help the wounded soldiers but could not.help the wounded soldiers but could not.

She eventually found her way to Cuba and She eventually found her way to Cuba and worked with Clara Barton (founder of the Red worked with Clara Barton (founder of the Red Cross)Cross)

Because of her work with the soldiers, she Because of her work with the soldiers, she was called the “Angel of Santiago”was called the “Angel of Santiago”

She moved back home to Alabama when her She moved back home to Alabama when her father died in 1906.father died in 1906.

She left home again during World War to She left home again during World War to serve in the Red Cross in England and serve in the Red Cross in England and FranceFrance

She returned home and continued to care for She returned home and continued to care for the sick and needy until her death in 1955. the sick and needy until her death in 1955. Her home (Pond Springs) is open to visitors.Her home (Pond Springs) is open to visitors.

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Chapter 6:Rebuilding AlabamaChapter 6:Rebuilding AlabamaLesson 3- Alabama at the End of the CenturyLesson 3- Alabama at the End of the Century

1888-1892: Farm prices were low and 1888-1892: Farm prices were low and farmers were having a hard time paying farmers were having a hard time paying their bills and taking care of their their bills and taking care of their families.families.

Small farmers supported Reuben Kolb Small farmers supported Reuben Kolb for governor because he was an for governor because he was an agricultural reformer.agricultural reformer.

They founded a political party called the They founded a political party called the Populist Party because it stood for Populist Party because it stood for helping poor black and white farmers.helping poor black and white farmers.

They were never able to elect KolbThey were never able to elect Kolb

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Chapter 6:Rebuilding AlabamaChapter 6:Rebuilding AlabamaLesson 3- Alabama at the End of the CenturyLesson 3- Alabama at the End of the Century

Late 1890’s- many Alabamians felt the future Late 1890’s- many Alabamians felt the future was bright: cotton mills, steel mills, and mines was bright: cotton mills, steel mills, and mines were offering jobs, towns were growing, stores were offering jobs, towns were growing, stores were opening, people talked of progress, and were opening, people talked of progress, and railroads were the link to other places.railroads were the link to other places.

Sadly, not everyone shared in this prosperity. Sadly, not everyone shared in this prosperity. Sharecroppers and mill workers were in debt Sharecroppers and mill workers were in debt and barely taking care of their families.and barely taking care of their families.

Alabamians remained in good spirits by fishing, Alabamians remained in good spirits by fishing, hunting, playing baseball, going to church, hunting, playing baseball, going to church, attending company dinners, and celebrating attending company dinners, and celebrating the 4the 4thth of July by having picnics, contests, and of July by having picnics, contests, and parades. Many children passed the time by parades. Many children passed the time by playing hopscotch, marbles, and hide and playing hopscotch, marbles, and hide and seek. They also invented new games.seek. They also invented new games.

As the new century began, they looked forward As the new century began, they looked forward with hope for a period of increased prosperity with hope for a period of increased prosperity and progress.and progress.

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Chapter 6:Rebuilding AlabamaChapter 6:Rebuilding AlabamaLesson 3- Review QuestionsLesson 3- Review Questions

1.1. What happened to the Maine?What happened to the Maine?

2.2. Name 2 heroes of the Spanish Name 2 heroes of the Spanish American War from Alabama.American War from Alabama.

3.3. What disease did William Crawford What disease did William Crawford Gorgas help fight against?Gorgas help fight against?

4.4. At the end of the 1800s, what 3 At the end of the 1800s, what 3 industries offered new job industries offered new job opportunities to Alabamians?opportunities to Alabamians?

5.5. Name 3 favorite activities of Name 3 favorite activities of Alabama children during this time.Alabama children during this time.

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Chapter 6:Rebuilding AlabamaChapter 6:Rebuilding AlabamaLesson 3- Review QuestionsLesson 3- Review Questions

1.1. The Maine was blown up in the Havana The Maine was blown up in the Havana Harbor.Harbor.

2.2. 2 heroes of the Spanish American War from 2 heroes of the Spanish American War from Alabama were Fighting Joe Wheeler and Alabama were Fighting Joe Wheeler and Richard Pearson Hobson.Richard Pearson Hobson.

3.3. William Crawford Gorgas helped fight William Crawford Gorgas helped fight against yellow fever.against yellow fever.

4.4. At the end of the 1800s, the 3 industries that At the end of the 1800s, the 3 industries that offered new job opportunities to Alabamians offered new job opportunities to Alabamians were cotton mills, steel mills, and mines.were cotton mills, steel mills, and mines.

5.5. 3 favorite activities of Alabama children 3 favorite activities of Alabama children during this time were marbles, hopscotch, during this time were marbles, hopscotch, and hide and seek.and hide and seek.

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Chapter 6 Activity Chapter 6 Activity Venn DiagramVenn Diagram

Step 1:Step 1: On a sheet of chart paper, your group should compare and contrast Alabama before the Civil War (A), After the Civil War (B), and Alabama today (C) . Use as many details from the textbook as possible On a sheet of chart paper, your group should compare and contrast Alabama before the Civil War (A), After the Civil War (B), and Alabama today (C) . Use as many details from the textbook as possible

Step 2:Step 2: Answer the following question on your chart paper by using the question as part of your answer: Answer the following question on your chart paper by using the question as part of your answer:

Would you rather be an Alabamian before the Civil War, After the Civil War, or TODAY? Explain why you feel this way. Give many reasons to validate your opinion.Would you rather be an Alabamian before the Civil War, After the Civil War, or TODAY? Explain why you feel this way. Give many reasons to validate your opinion.

Extension:Extension: On your chart paper, illustrate a day in Alabama during the late 1800’s (during the Reconstruction). On your chart paper, illustrate a day in Alabama during the late 1800’s (during the Reconstruction).

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Chapter 6 Vocabulary Review Chapter 6 Vocabulary Review mercantilemercantile

Relating to merchants and the goods they sell

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Chapter 6 Vocabulary Review Chapter 6 Vocabulary Review carpetbaggercarpetbagger

Northerners who came south after the war for political or economic gain

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Chapter 6 Vocabulary Review Chapter 6 Vocabulary Review scalawagscalawag

Southerners who supported Reconstruction in order to take advantage of other Southerners

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Chapter 6 Vocabulary Review Chapter 6 Vocabulary Review Freedmen’s BureauFreedmen’s Bureau

Distributed food and clothing to former slaves

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Chapter 6 Vocabulary Review Chapter 6 Vocabulary Review Radical RepublicansRadical Republicans

A group that passed the 1st Reconstruction Act

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Chapter 6 Vocabulary Review Chapter 6 Vocabulary Review sharecroppersharecropper

A person who gave part of the proceeds of crop sales to landowner in exchange for rent and seeds

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Chapter 6 Vocabulary Review Chapter 6 Vocabulary Review Populist PartyPopulist Party

Stood for helping poor white and black farmers

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Chapter 6 Vocabulary Review Chapter 6 Vocabulary Review Market centerMarket center

Locations in which goods are produced and/or traded

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Chapter 6 Vocabulary Review Chapter 6 Vocabulary Review speculatorspeculator

People who engage in risky business ventures that offer the chance of large profits


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