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What percentage of voters in a Southern state had to swear loyalty to the U.S. for it to form a new government?
What percentage of voters in a Southern state had to swear loyalty to the U.S. for it to form a new government?
- 50%
- 10% (correct)
- 20%
- 5%
According to Lincoln's plan, what was a requirement for Southern states to form a new government?
According to Lincoln's plan, what was a requirement for Southern states to form a new government?
- To give up their statehood
- To abolish slavery and swear loyalty to the U.S. (correct)
- Only to swear loyalty to the U.S.
- To pay a fine to the U.S. government
Why did many in Congress dislike Lincoln's plan?
Why did many in Congress dislike Lincoln's plan?
- They thought it was too harsh
- They didn't want to abolish slavery
- They wanted a longer Reconstruction period
- They believed it was too lenient (correct)
What was the ultimate goal of Lincoln's 10% plan?
What was the ultimate goal of Lincoln's 10% plan?
What was a consequence of a Southern state forming a new government under Lincoln's plan?
What was a consequence of a Southern state forming a new government under Lincoln's plan?
What was the main purpose of Freedman's Bureau?
What was the main purpose of Freedman's Bureau?
What did the Thirteenth Amendment achieve?
What did the Thirteenth Amendment achieve?
Who were eligible to receive plots of land from the government?
Who were eligible to receive plots of land from the government?
What did the Fourteenth Amendment ensure for former slaves?
What did the Fourteenth Amendment ensure for former slaves?
What is meant by the phrase 'equal protection under the law'?
What is meant by the phrase 'equal protection under the law'?
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