Introduction to "The Reconstruction Convention Simulation".

The cast of characters attending the convention.

The readings for your paper listed by belief.

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Readings for Belief 2:
It should be difficult for the former Southern states to gain readmission to the Union and for former Confederate officials, officers and soldiers to secure a pardon.
 
February 13, 1864 Two views of Reconstruction: taking an oath upon surrender or holding a rebel district by arms until proof is presented that the rebellion is destroyed.
December 3, 1864 Editorial on what to do with rebel leaders and on the status of insurgent states.
February 11, 1865 Letter from a soldier who had been imprisoned at Andersonville.
May 13, 1865 A highly critical editorial about Robert E. Lee urges no forgiveness and disenfranchisement of former rebels.
May 27, 1865 Editorial calls for the United States to charge Jefferson Davis with treason.
June 10, 1865 Editorial on President Johnson’s plan for reconstruction focuses on conditions for readmission of rebel states.
August 5, 1865 Editorial says white South is not our brethren.
August 5, 1865 Nast cartoon – "Pardon: shall I trust these men?"
August 12, 1865 Arrest of Captain Wirz, the commandant of Andersonville.
August 19, 1865 Editorial during trial of Henry Wirz.
August 19, 1865 Poetry to "Our Dead at Andersonville."
September 16, 1865 Illustrations of Andersonville.
September 23, 1865 Editorial critical of those who exalt Robert E. Lee on occasion of Lee’s becoming President of Washington College in Lexington, Virginia. Lee himself calls for submission to governmental authority.
October 7, 1865 Illustration of Clara Barton raising the flag at Andersonville Prison.
October 7, 1865 The national burial-ground at Andersonville and public memory.
November 18, 1865 Editorial on recognition of former Confederate states.
November 25, 1865 Article on Henry Wirz and Andersonville.
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