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What did Vice President Andrew Johnson intend to do after Lincoln's death?
What did Vice President Andrew Johnson intend to do after Lincoln's death?
He intended to follow the broad outline of Lincoln's plan.
What was included in Johnson's plan regarding states?
What was included in Johnson's plan regarding states?
States were to withdraw secession.
What did Johnson's plan require from Southern states?
What did Johnson's plan require from Southern states?
Swear allegiance to the Union.
What did Johnson's plan require regarding the 13th Amendment?
What did Johnson's plan require regarding the 13th Amendment?
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What was the historical significance of Johnson's plan?
What was the historical significance of Johnson's plan?
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What are Black Codes?
What are Black Codes?
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What did the Black Code regarding curfew state?
What did the Black Code regarding curfew state?
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What did the Black Code concerning vagrancy laws dictate?
What did the Black Code concerning vagrancy laws dictate?
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What was the stipulation of the Black Code related to labor contracts?
What was the stipulation of the Black Code related to labor contracts?
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What did the Black Code about land restriction enforce?
What did the Black Code about land restriction enforce?
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How did Congress respond to Johnson's lack of support for African Americans?
How did Congress respond to Johnson's lack of support for African Americans?
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What was the Civil Rights Act of 1866 aimed at?
What was the Civil Rights Act of 1866 aimed at?
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What happened to Andrew Johnson?
What happened to Andrew Johnson?
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Study Notes
Andrew Johnson's Presidency
- Andrew Johnson became President following Abraham Lincoln's assassination.
- Johnson aimed to adhere to Lincoln's reconstruction strategy.
Key Components of Johnson's Plan
- Southern states were required to formally retract their secession from the Union.
- States had to pledge allegiance to the Union as part of the reintegration process.
- Ratification of the 13th Amendment was mandatory, necessitating the formation of new state constitutions that abolished slavery.
Historical Significance
- Johnson opposed African American suffrage and enacted policies that constrained their civil rights.
Black Codes Overview
- Black Codes mirrored Slave Codes, imposing restrictions on the freedoms and rights of African Americans.
Specific Restrictions under Black Codes
- Curfew: Imposed restrictions preventing gatherings after sunset.
- Vagrancy Laws: Individuals not engaged in employment faced fines, physical punishment, or forced labor.
- Labor Contracts: Agreements bound workers such that quitting resulted in the forfeiture of unpaid wages.
- Land Restrictions: African Americans were prohibited from renting land or housing in rural locations.
Johnson vs. Congress
- Johnson's approach caused friction with Congress, particularly with Radical Republicans who disapproved of his stance on African American rights.
- Radical Republicans responded by expanding the Freedmen's Bureau to hold state officials accountable for denying civil rights.
Legislative Actions
- The Civil Rights Act of 1866 was enacted to dismantle Black Codes and fortify civil rights for African Americans.
Andrew Johnson's Downfall
- Johnson faced impeachment due to his contentious governance and conflicts with Congress.
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Test your knowledge of President Andrew Johnson's approach to Reconstruction following Lincoln's assassination. This quiz covers key components of Johnson's plan, including state secession and allegiance to the Union. Perfect for students studying U.S. history in detail.
