Claim Builder

Students choose a position about whether Reconstruction protected freedmen’s rights. They write a claim, gather two pieces of historical evidence, and craft a conclusion. This creates a mini argumentative essay. The activity encourages students to defend ideas using real history.

Argument writing strengthens students’ ability to form evidence-based claims. Organizing ideas into claim, evidence, and conclusion teaches proper argument structure. The worksheet builds confidence in explaining historical issues clearly. It also develops critical thinking around rights, fairness, and justice.