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04 SWBS Chart and Reflection

The "Somebody-Wanted-But-So" chart is an excellent way to summarize important information

from history. In it, you identify a person or group of people; their goal, need, or want; what
conflict of interest stood in the way; and the outcome. This strategy works great because history
depends on the needs, wants, and actions of humans.
Part 1–Complete the following chart by summarizing information from the lesson in your own
words. One example appears for you.

Somebody ... Wanted ... But ... So ...

President the nation to heal he was plans for Reconstruction

Abraham as quickly as assassinated in were taken over by Vice
Lincoln possible from the 1865 only days President Andrew Johnson,
Civil War and after Robert E. who became president after
planned to reunify Lee’s surrender Lincoln’s death
the nation quickly
President He was too His Presidential
Andrew agreed with generous with Reconstruction lasted from
Johnson Lincoln wanted to giving out 1865 to 1867 The Radical
nation to heal as pardons and too Republicans believed change
quickly as possible forgiving in the for the South was not
eyes of the Radical possible
Republicans but
Confederate
officials regained
political office
Radical Disappointed with The A new plan was made giving
Republicans Johnson’s plan Reconstruction military rule to the South.
calling for Act of 1876 undid Jackson had very little
impeachment. everything power over the
Wanted anyone Jackson did Reconstruction policy.
who was born in
the US besides
native Americans
were considered
citizens

Southern New rights and Slavery was The 14th Amendment was
Democrats amendments abolished. created giving citizenship to

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Somebody ... Wanted ... But ... So ...

abolishing slavery Invalidation of former salves and declared

and giving blacks state government all states must give all
citizenship formed under citizens equal protection
Presidential under the law
Reconstruction.

Part 2–Answer the following questions in a complete paragraph of your own words. Your
paragraph should contain at least five sentences.

What was the main issue relating to Reconstruction that divided Republicans at the end of the
Civil War? If you had been a member of Congress at the time, what actions would you have
taken to avoid the conflict over Reconstruction immediately following the Civil War?

There was a divide with the Republicans and democrats at the end of the civil war because of
disagreements over the plan going forward for the US. If I was a member of Congress, I believe
actions should have been taken as a country that most Republicans and Democrats could agree
on. This would eliminate the divide and hopefully going forward there would not be a great
debate and fight over what the plan was for the country. Lincoln had the correct idea but was
assassinated before any action could be taken. Jackson was unable to fill the role and correctly
pursue the plan Lincoln had.

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