Module 1 Discussion Reconstruction was a pivotal point in American history, which is why this class starts with it. But, it is also extremely controversial. Was Reconstruction overall a success or

Module 1 Discussion 

Reconstruction was a pivotal point in American history, which is why this class starts with it.  But, it is also extremely controversial.  Was Reconstruction overall a success or a failure?  Make an argument for your perspective on it (taking into consideration the different things Reconstruction set out to do).  Then comment on your classmates' posts, and discuss how and when Reconstruction failed or succeeded.

The first thing you need to do is to read chapter 15 in the textbook,

http://www.americanyawp.com/text/15-reconstruction/

lecture note

https://utpb.instructure.com/courses/17991/pages/module-1-lecture-notes