Radical Reconstruction and Black Codes Quiz
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What are black codes?

  • Southern laws that severely limited the rights of African Americans after the Civil War (correct)
  • Codes of conduct for Southern hospitality
  • Laws that protect rights of African Americans
  • A genre of music
  • What does the Fifteenth Amendment guarantee?

    Equal protection of the laws

    What does it mean to impeach?

    To bring charges of serious wrongdoing against a public official

    What was Radical Reconstruction?

    <p>A period beginning in 1867 when Republicans took charge of Reconstruction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who were the Radical Republicans?

    <p>Members of Congress who wanted to ensure that freedmen received the right to vote and break the power of wealthy Southern plantation owners</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Reconstruction Act of 1867 do?

    <p>It threw out the southern state governments that refused to ratify the Fourteenth Amendment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Civil Rights Act of April 1866 accomplish?

    <p>It gave citizenship to African Americans.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Republicans believe the Fourteenth Amendment was necessary?

    <p>They feared the Supreme Court might declare the Civil Rights Act unconstitutional.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the basis of the southern states' argument against the Military Reconstruction Act?

    <p>It was done without their consent or representation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Charles Sumner admit about the charges against President Johnson?

    <p>That they were political</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Describe Radical Reconstruction and its goals.

    <p>It was Congress's attempt to restrict the South to protect freedmen's rights; it involved the Reconstruction Act, Military Reconstruction Act, and new rules for states.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What reasons did Republicans give for supporting the Fifteenth Amendment?

    <p>They remembered African American soldiers' sacrifices in the Civil War and believed it was wrong to restrict voting based on race.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is President Johnson depicted in the cartoon by Thomas Nast?

    <p>He looks sinister and is portrayed as royalty, suggesting he has abused his power.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What problems led to the riots and eventual massacre?

    <p>Congress proposed the Fourteenth Amendment, which aimed to protect African Americans' rights, and there were tensions from a convention supporting voting rights.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What inference can be made about the Republicans granting citizenship to African Americans?

    <p>It was motivated by the potential for African Americans to vote for Republican candidates, thereby strengthening Republican political power.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the election results of 1868 and the Fifteenth Amendment further Republican motives?

    <p>They helped secure more Republican voters and consolidated their power in politics.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Key Terms and Definitions

    • Black Codes: Laws enacted in the South post-Civil War to restrict African Americans' rights significantly.
    • Fifteenth Amendment: Ratified in 1868, it guarantees that the right to vote cannot be denied based on race, color, or previous condition of servitude.
    • Impeach: The formal process of charging a public official with misconduct or wrongdoing.
    • Radical Reconstruction: Initiated in 1867, this was a phase where Republicans took control of Reconstruction efforts to impose stricter measures on the South.

    Radical Republicans and Their Goals

    • Radical Republican: Congress members committed to dismantling the power of wealthy Southern elites and ensuring voting rights for freedmen.

    Legislative Actions

    • Reconstruction Act: An 1867 law that invalidated Southern state governments that refused to accept the Fourteenth Amendment, enforcing military control over these states.
    • Civil Rights Act of April 1866: Granted citizenship to African Americans, aimed to protect their rights after the Civil War.

    Importance of the Fourteenth Amendment

    • Republicans saw the Fourteenth Amendment as crucial to ensure the Civil Rights Act was not undermined by the Supreme Court's judicial review.

    Opposition from Southern States

    • Southern states argued against the Military Reconstruction Act, claiming it lacked their consent and imposed military authority with extensive powers.

    Impeachment Context

    • Charles Sumner acknowledged that charges against President Johnson were politically motivated, highlighting the partisan tensions of the time.

    Radical Reconstruction Impact

    • Imposed restrictions on Southern states to protect freedmen's rights and included dividing the South into military districts with military rulers to enforce laws.
    • Required states to draft new constitutions and banned former Confederate officials from voting.

    Political Motivations Behind the Fifteenth Amendment

    • Republicans leveraged the memory of African American soldiers' sacrifices in the Civil War to support voting rights.
    • There was a strategic interest in increasing Republican electoral strength, especially in the North, by enfranchising African Americans.

    Johnson's Leadership and Public Perception

    • Cartoonist Thomas Nast depicted Johnson as sinister, suggesting abuse of power and complicity in racial violence.

    Social and Political Tensions

    • The proposal of the Fourteenth Amendment and African American conventions for suffrage led to violent riots, with opposing factions clashing in demonstrations.

    Impact of African American Citizenship

    • Granting citizenship to millions of African Americans aimed to increase their voting power, likely benefiting the Republican Party due to its support for their rights.

    Election of 1868 and Political Power

    • The election and ratification of the Fifteenth Amendment were central to Republican strategies to consolidate and enhance political influence in the South.

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    Test your knowledge on the key terms and definitions related to Radical Reconstruction and the post-Civil War era. This quiz covers important amendments, legislative actions, and the role of Radical Republicans in shaping African American rights. Challenge yourself to understand the implications of these historical events.

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