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What was the primary goal of the Reconstruction Era?
What was the primary goal of the Reconstruction Era?
- To reintegrate Southern states into the Union and ensure equal rights for formerly enslaved people (correct)
- To promote economic independence for white landowners
- To abolish the 13th Amendment
- To create new territories for western expansion
Which amendments to the Constitution were significant during the Reconstruction Era?
Which amendments to the Constitution were significant during the Reconstruction Era?
- 17th, 18th, and 19th Amendments
- 10th, 11th, and 12th Amendments
- 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Amendments
- 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments (correct)
What form of resistance did white Southerners employ against African Americans during the Reconstruction Era?
What form of resistance did white Southerners employ against African Americans during the Reconstruction Era?
- Legal litigation to safeguard rights
- Government-sponsored employment programs
- Violence and intimidation to suppress rights (correct)
- Peaceful demonstrations for control
What was the impact of the Ku Klux Klan during the Reconstruction Era?
What was the impact of the Ku Klux Klan during the Reconstruction Era?
What marked the end of the Reconstruction Era?
What marked the end of the Reconstruction Era?
Flashcards
Reconstruction Era
Reconstruction Era
A period after the Civil War (1865-1877) focused on rebuilding a divided nation, reintegrating Southern states, and establishing equal rights for African Americans.
13th Amendment
13th Amendment
Abolished slavery in the United States.
14th Amendment
14th Amendment
Granted citizenship and equal protection under the law to African Americans.
15th Amendment
15th Amendment
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Jim Crow laws
Jim Crow laws
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Study Notes
Reconstruction Era (1865-1877)
- Followed the Civil War, ending slavery and the Confederacy.
- Goal: Reintegrate Southern states, grant equal rights to formerly enslaved people.
- A period of both hope and disappointment for African Americans.
Challenges Faced by African Americans
- Despite freedom from slavery, faced significant challenges to equality.
- Many were eager to embrace education, work, and citizenship.
- Registered to vote and built new lives.
- White Southerners resisted, using violence and intimidation.
Constitutional Amendments
- 13th Amendment: Abolished slavery.
- 14th Amendment: Granted citizenship to African Americans.
- 15th Amendment: Granted African American men the right to vote.
- These amendments were critical steps towards equality.
Resistance and Violence
- White supremacist groups like the Ku Klux Klan used violence to suppress African American rights.
- Targeted African Americans exercising their rights (voting, holding office, etc.).
End of Reconstruction (1877)
- Federal troops withdrew from the South.
- Marked the beginning of Jim Crow laws and segregation.
- The era achieved progress, but ultimately didn't meet its goals.
Legacy of Reconstruction
- Laid the groundwork for the 20th-century Civil Rights Movement.
- A time of struggle with the legacy of slavery and societal equality.
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