What happens when the branches of government don’t see eye to eye? After the Civil War, the federal government’s vision for Reconstruction led to a political battle between the legislative and executive branches over how to rebuild the country. In this lesson, students learn how Congress and the president clashed over the issue of civil rights for Freed People and how both branches used their powers and checks to try and undermine each other.
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I find the materials so engaging, relevant, and easy to understand – I now use iCivics as a central resource, and use the textbook as a supplemental tool. The games are invaluable for applying the concepts we learn in class. My seniors LOVE iCivics.
Lynna Landry , AP US History & Government / Economics Teacher and Department Chair, California