Term Trainer

This vocabulary worksheet introduces key Reconstruction terms such as sharecropping, carpetbagger, scalawag, Black Codes, and freedmen. Students write definitions in their own words and then use each term in a sentence. The task ensures students understand both meaning and application. It also reinforces the social and political changes of the Reconstruction era.

Writing definitions strengthens students’ understanding of domain-specific vocabulary. Using the words in sentences builds contextual fluency and reinforces retention. The activity encourages precise, clear writing tied to historical concepts. Vocabulary-building worksheets like this support stronger reading comprehension in social studies texts.