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Author
Lillian
Subject
History
Difficulty
8th Grade
Identify the significance of the Tennessee Constitution of 1870, including the right of all men to vote and the establishment of a poll tax and Trace the rise of the Ku Klux Klan and vigilante justice in the South and in Tennessee, including the role of Governor William Brownlow.
This learning resource focuses on analyzing the significance of the Tennessee Constitution of 1870 and the rise of the Ku Klux Klan during the Reconstruction era. It outlines key changes made in the 1870 Constitution, such as the expansion of voting rights for all men regardless of race and the establishment of a poll tax. The document encourages students to compare voting provisions between the 1834 and 1870 constitutions, delve into the motivations behind Governor Brownlow's declarations against the Klan, and explore the implications of constitutional changes on the political power of African Americans. Ultimately, it seeks to foster a deeper understanding of the social and political dynamics in Tennessee during this tumultuous period.