10 Questions
What percentage of voters in a Southern state had to swear loyalty to the U.S. for it to form a new government?
10%
According to Lincoln's plan, what was a requirement for Southern states to form a new government?
To abolish slavery and swear loyalty to the U.S.
Why did many in Congress dislike Lincoln's plan?
They believed it was too lenient
What was the ultimate goal of Lincoln's 10% plan?
To quickly reunite the Union
What was a consequence of a Southern state forming a new government under Lincoln's plan?
It would be forced to abolish slavery
What was the main purpose of Freedman's Bureau?
To provide general assistance to freedmen
What did the Thirteenth Amendment achieve?
Ended slavery throughout the United States
Who were eligible to receive plots of land from the government?
Loyal Refugees
What did the Fourteenth Amendment ensure for former slaves?
Full citizenship with full civil rights
What is meant by the phrase 'equal protection under the law'?
The government protects all citizens from discrimination and unequal treatment
Test your knowledge on Lincoln's plan to reunite the Union quickly after the Civil War. This plan allowed Southern states to form new governments after 10% of their voters swore loyalty to the U.S. and abolished slavery. See how well you understand the Reconstruction Era and its challenges.
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