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What is Lincoln's 10% Plan?
A blueprint for Reconstruction that allowed a southern state to be readmitted into the Union once 10 percent of its voters swore an oath of allegiance.
Who was Andrew Johnson?
The 17th President of the United States, who became president after Lincoln's assassination.
What does Reconstruction refer to?
The period after the Civil War when southern states were reorganized and reintegrated into the Union.
Who were the Radical Republicans?
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Who was Thaddeus Stevens?
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What was the Freedman's Bureau?
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What were Black Codes?
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What was the purpose of the Ku Klux Klan?
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What does the 13th Amendment accomplish?
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What does the 14th Amendment declare?
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Study Notes
Lincoln's 10% Plan
- Proposed by President Abraham Lincoln as part of Reconstruction.
- Allowed southern states to rejoin the Union if 10% of voters from the 1860 roll swore allegiance.
Andrew Johnson
- 17th President of the United States, originating from Tennessee.
- Assumed presidency after Lincoln’s assassination; opposed radical Republicans.
- First U.S. president to be impeached, narrowly escaped removal by one vote.
- Viewed as a weak leader with limited support.
Reconstruction
- The era following the Civil War focused on reorganizing Southern states and reintegrating them into the Union.
Radical Republicans
- A faction advocating for severe consequences for the South post-Civil War.
- Criticized Lincoln for being too lenient towards southern states.
Thaddeus Stevens
- Key leader of the Radical Republicans in Congress.
- Advocated strongly for punitive measures against the South.
Freedman's Bureau
- Established in 1865 to assist former slaves and impoverished whites in the South after the Civil War.
- Aimed to provide education, healthcare, and employment.
Black Codes
- Laws enacted in Southern states that restricted the rights of newly freed African Americans.
- Aimed to maintain white supremacy and control over former slaves.
Ku Klux Klan
- Founded by white Southerners in 1866 as a secretive organization.
- Utilized intimidation and violence to undermine African American civil rights.
13th Amendment (1865)
- Legally abolished slavery in the United States.
- Did not provide compensation to slave owners for their loss.
14th Amendment
- Guaranteed citizenship to all individuals born in the U.S.
- Ensured equal protection under the law for all citizens.
15th Amendment (1870)
- Prohibited the U.S. from denying citizens the right to vote based on race, color, or previous servitude.
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Test your knowledge on the key events and figures of the Reconstruction Era in U.S. history. This quiz covers topics such as Lincoln's 10% Plan, Andrew Johnson's presidency, and the role of the Radical Republicans. Challenge yourself to understand the complexities of this transformative period.
