Reconstruction Era: Lincoln and Johnson

False (B)

Congress wanted stricter rules to protect freed slaves, while Lincoln favored a more lenient approach to bringing the South back into the Union.

<p>Civil Rights</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Abraham Lincoln = 10% Plan Andrew Johnson = Presidential Reconstruction Congress (Radical Republicans) = Wade-Davis Bill</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Destroyed economy and infrastructure (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Congress disagreed with Johnson's lenient approach and consistently overrode his vetoes to pass legislation protecting freedmen's rights.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>End the political power of African Americans, weaken Reconstruction, and restore white supremacy in the South. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Lynching, intimidation, violence, harassment, massacres, and interfering with elections, such as the Battle at Liberty Place.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Colfax Massacre</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Lynching = Killing people by hanging Intimidation = Scaring people into submission Violence = Physically attacking people Harassment = Threatening and bothering people</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Freedmen's Bureau helped by providing food, shelter, and medical care, and by setting up schools and helping people find jobs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The South experienced a period of rapid economic growth and prosperity. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>To end Republican control in the South and enforce white supremacy. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>13th Amendment = Abolished slavery in the United States. 14th Amendment = Guaranteed citizenship and equal protection under the law for all Americans. 15th Amendment = Granted voting rights to African American men.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments were passed, ending slavery and granting citizenship and voting rights to African Americans. Public schools were established in the South, expanding education opportunities for both Black and white children.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It caused economic hardship and blamed the Republican Party for the financial crisis. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Segregation laws, known as Jim Crow, were implemented, separating Black and white people in public spaces and daily life. Racial violence against African Americans increased, with groups like the KKK targeting Black communities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It created a system of debt and dependence that kept many freedmen in poverty. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>14th</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Panic of 1873, a major economic crisis, led to a five-year depression and placed blame on the Republican Party. Many freedmen became sharecroppers, leading to financial instability and dependence on landowners.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The United States experienced a period of economic prosperity and stability. (E)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Churches provided a gathering place for social events and offered spiritual guidance, giving hope and strength to freedmen. They also created a sense of community where people could support each other.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Constitutional amendment that abolished slavery in the U.S.

Lincoln's proposal to readmit Southern states if 10% of voters pledged loyalty.

A moderate approach to rebuilding the South after the Civil War.

Policies that were softer on the South, allowing former leaders back.

Law that granted civil rights to freedmen, opposed by Johnson.

Constitutional amendment granting citizenship to all persons born in the U.S.

Congress's attempt to remove Johnson due to conflicts over Reconstruction.

Laws passed by Congress to impose stricter rules on the South.

A secret society aiming to maintain white supremacy and undermine Reconstruction.

The KKK sought to end African American political power, weaken Reconstruction, and restore white supremacy.

Violent tactics such as lynching, intimidation, and harassment to achieve their goals.

A violent event in 1873 where many African Americans were killed, illustrating KKK brutality.

Laws passed by Congress to protect African Americans and combat KKK violence in 1870 and 1871.

A government agency that provided food, education, and legal help to former slaves.

Laws restricting the rights of African Americans post-Civil War.

An economic system where freed slaves farmed land for a portion of the crops.

A secret society formed to promote white supremacy and use violence against Black Americans.

A major financial crisis that led to a depression and economic instability.

The first African American senator in U.S. history.

Laws enforcing racial segregation in the Southern United States.

Supreme Court cases that weakened federal protections for civil rights.

A ruling that reduced federal government power to protect African Americans from violence.

Loss of voting rights and civil liberties for African Americans due to discriminatory laws.