The Dunning School's interpretation not only shaped how historians viewed Reconstruction, but the pubic's view also. This can be
clearly seen a. in numerous popular movies made during the early 20th century.
b. with the many newspaper editorials written about it.
c. with its growing approval among northern politicans.
d. in many television programs created during this time.
he Dunning School's interpretation not only shaped how historians viewed Reconstruction, but the public's view also. This can be clearly seen "with the many newspaper editorials written about it." (Option B)
<h3>How did the Dunning School View Reconstructing?</h3>
He believed that Reconstruction had harmed the South and that the deployment of the US Army to regulate state politics had infringed on American principles.
He believed that freedmen had shown incapable of self-government, necessitating segregation.
The excerpt above is part of the 14th amendment. This amendment was passed in 1868 and was supposed to help protect newly freed slaves. The goal in passing this was to ensure that African-Americans had the same legal rights as white citizens.
This due process clause has been used in several important Supreme Court cases to protect American citizens.
