Leaders Listed

Students categorize important Reconstruction figures as Presidents or Activists/Reformers. They examine how leaders like Abraham Lincoln, Andrew Johnson, Ulysses S. Grant, and Frederick Douglass helped shape the era. The worksheet encourages students to write one-sentence explanations about each person’s role. This activity builds understanding of leadership and decision-making during Reconstruction.
Skill Building Explanation:

Sorting leaders into groups strengthens classification skills, an important part of reading comprehension. Brief writing tasks help students form clear, concise explanations based on historical knowledge. Identifying the contributions of major figures builds stronger contextual understanding of the period. Activities like this enhance students’ ability to connect individuals to larger historical events.