The Reconstruction Amendments
Former U.S. Solicitor General Paul Clement and UMD History Professor Michael Ross talked about the black codes and the passage of the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments during the Reconstruction Era after the end of the Civil War.
Description
Former U.S. Solicitor General Paul Clement and UMD History Professor Michael Ross talked about the black codes and the passage of the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments during the Reconstruction Era after the end of the Civil War.
Bell Ringer Assignment
- Explain why Sen. Patrick Leahy describes the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments as part of the “second founding.”
- Describe the circumstances surrounding the passing of the 14th amendment. Explain the importance of its passage as it relates to Reconstruction in the South.
- Explain the view of Reconstruction and the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments by Southerners.
Additional Resource
Participants
Susan SwainHost, C-SPAN5291 Videos
Michael A. RossProfessor, University of Maryland, College Park8 Videos
Paul D. ClementSolicitor General, Department of Justice94 Videos
Vocabulary
- 13th Amendment
- 14th Amendment
- 15th Amendment
- Andrew Johnson
- Black Codes
- Confederacy
- Dred Scott Case
- Due Process
- Equal Protection Of Laws
- Jurisdiction
- Privileges Or Immunities Clause
- Reconstruction