Reconstruction Era Crossword
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Reconstruction Era Crossword" is written for 8th Grade (Ages 13-14). A 7th grader who is already steady on the Civil War can use it too, and an older student can use it as a short review.
2 pages in this set
8th grade social studies worksheet: read facts on the Freedmen's Bureau, Black Codes and the 14th Amendment, then solve a crossword. Answer key included. Part of our Reconstruction civil war collection.
How do I use this worksheet?
Start with the crossword facts page as a review, then compare the plans. Finish with the Freedmen's Bureau argument, using its planner before students write.
What students will practice
- Students will read facts on Reconstruction from 1865 to 1870.
- Students will identify the Freedmen's Bureau, the Black Codes and the Civil Rights Act of 1866.
- Students will use the facts to solve a Reconstruction crossword.
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FAQ
How do I use this Reconstruction worksheet?
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Start with the crossword facts page as a review, then compare the plans. Finish with the Freedmen's Bureau argument, using its planner before students write.
What does this worksheet teach?
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Read facts on the Freedmen's Bureau, Black Codes and the 14th Amendment, then solve a crossword. The directions on the page read: Read the facts about Reconstruction. Then solve the crossword on page 2. An answer key is included.
Can I use this Reconstruction worksheet for homeschool or classroom?
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Yes, both. We made it for 8th grade the Civil War, and it works the same at home or at school. At home, a student can work through it alone and then go over it with you, which shows quickly what is solid and what needs another look. In class it works as independent practice, homework or a warm-up, and you can print one copy or a full set.
What was the Freedmen's Bureau?
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Congress created it in March 1865 to give food, schools and help with work contracts to people freed from slavery. A Bureau report of January 1, 1870, counted about 2,600 schools and about 122,000 pupils.
What were the Black Codes?
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They were laws passed by Southern states after the war that limited where freedpeople could live, work and travel. Congress answered with the Civil Rights Act of 1866, passed over President Johnson's veto.
What did the 14th Amendment do?
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Ratified in 1868, it made everyone born or naturalized in the United States a citizen and promised every person the equal protection of the laws.
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Worksheet Details
| Grade | 8th Grade |
| Subject | Social Studies |
| Topic | The Civil War |
| Pages | 2 pages |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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