Please read Fergus Bordewich’s book Klan War: Ulysses S. Grant and the Battle to

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Please read Fergus Bordewich’s book Klan War: Ulysses S. Grant and the Battle to Save Reconstruction, noting the major themes, events, and general narrative (i.e. the story) as you proceed.
Next consider how you might use this book in your own class, if you were teaching it. Please prepare a 1-2 page summary explaining how you would use Gallagher’s book and the biggest themes that it explores, and prepare a PowerPoint presentation built on these themes. (I understand that many of y’all don’t plan on teaching. Regardless, figuring out how you would explain something to bored, distracted students is a very useful way to understanding it yourself). Turn these items in for credit.
In summary:
Take brief, general notes over the book as you go, noting the biggest themes using the guide provided. <-- don't get lost in the details -- stay big picture. Please prepare a 1-2 page summary explaining how you would use Brands' book and the biggest themes that it explores in your own class. Last, please prepare a PowerPoint presentation built on these themes. (I posted a guide for this too).

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