Reconstruction Era Overview

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What requirement did Lincoln's 10 Percent Plan impose on Southern states to rejoin the Union?

All voters needed to pledge loyalty

10% of voters needed to pledge loyalty (correct)

50% of voters needed to pledge loyalty

There was no requirement for loyalty pledges

What was a primary goal of the Radical Republicans during Reconstruction?

To ensure strict Reconstruction and rights for African Americans (correct)

To reduce the power of the federal government

To restore the Southern economy rapidly

To remove all military presence from the South

Which amendment granted citizenship to anyone born or naturalized in the US

16th Amendment

15th Amendment

13th Amendment

14th Amendment (correct)

What was the primary purpose of the Freedmen's Bureau?

To assist freed slaves with food, jobs, and education Signup and view all the answers

What did the Compromise of 1877 effectively end?

The Reconstruction of the South Signup and view all the answers

Which farming system often led to debt for sharecroppers?

Sharecropping Signup and view all the answers

What did the Jim Crow laws enforce in the South?

Segregation and discrimination Signup and view all the answers

Which organization was established to combat Klan violence and protect African American voting rights?

Enforcement Acts Signup and view all the answers

What impact did the 15th Amendment have on African American rights?

It awarded African American men the right to vote. Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant result of the Enforcement Acts?

They provided federal protection against Klan violence. Signup and view all the answers

Which factor contributed to the failure of Southern industrialization after the Civil War?

The lack of infrastructure and capital investment. Signup and view all the answers

What was a primary characteristic of Presidential Reconstruction under Andrew Johnson?

It sought to quickly restore Southern states to the Union. Signup and view all the answers

What was the main purpose of the Black Codes enacted in the South?

To limit the freedoms of African Americans and maintain racial hierarchy. Signup and view all the answers

What led to the impeachment of Andrew Johnson?

His lenient Reconstruction policies that angered Congress. Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of the Freedmen's Bureau after the Civil War?

To help freed slaves with essential resources like food and education. Signup and view all the answers

What was the 'New South' Movement aimed at achieving?

Industrial growth and modernization of the Southern economy. Signup and view all the answers

What did sharecropping and tenant farming share in common?

Both often resulted in financial debt for the laborers. Signup and view all the answers

What was a goal of the Radical Republicans during the Reconstruction era?

To ensure rights and protections for African Americans. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Reconstruction Era

10 Percent Plan: Southern states could rejoin the Union if 10% of their voters pledged loyalty.
Wade-Davis Bill: A stricter plan requiring 50% voter loyalty; Lincoln vetoed it.
Andrew Johnson's Presidency: His lenient Reconstruction policies angered Congress.
Presidential Reconstruction: Johnson's approach to quickly restore Southern states without protecting African Americans' rights.
Black Codes: Southern laws restricting African Americans' freedoms and keeping them in poverty.
Radical Republicans: Congress members who advocated for strict Reconstruction and African American rights.
Military Reconstruction Act: Divided the South into military districts to enforce Reconstruction laws.
14th Amendment: Granted citizenship and equal protection under the law to African Americans.
15th Amendment: Guaranteed African American men the right to vote.
Impeachment of Andrew Johnson: Johnson was nearly removed from office for defying a law and disagreeing with Congress.
Sharecropping: Farming system where workers rented land in exchange for crops; often led to debt.
Tenant Farming: Farmers rented land but had more decision-making power than sharecroppers; still faced debt.
Crop-Lien System: A credit system where farmers used crops as collateral, trapping them in debt cycles.
"New South" Movement: An effort to modernize Southern industry after the Civil War.
Southern Industrialization: Efforts to industrialize the South; largely unsuccessful.
Ku Klux Klan: A terrorist group that used violence to prevent African Americans from voting or exercising their rights.
Enforcement Acts: Federal laws designed to stop Klan violence and protect African Americans' voting rights.
Compromise of 1877: Ended Reconstruction by removing federal troops from the South.
Redeemers: Southern Democrats who regained control and reversed Reconstruction reforms.
Jim Crow Laws: Laws enforcing segregation and discrimination in the South after Reconstruction.
Freedmen's Bureau: A government agency that provided food, jobs, and education to freed slaves.

Civil Rights Act of 1866

Equal Rights and Citizenship: Granted African Americans equal rights and citizenship.
African American voting and officeholding during Reconstruction: African Americans exercised the right to vote and held political offices during Reconstruction.
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs): Colleges established to educate African Americans after slavery.
Reconstruction Successes: African Americans achieved temporary political power and citizenship rights.

Failures of Reconstruction

Rights were not fully protected long term.
Racism and discrimination continued.

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Explore the key aspects of the Reconstruction Era, including significant plans like the 10 Percent Plan and the Wade-Davis Bill. Discover Andrew Johnson's presidency, Black Codes, Radical Republicans, and important amendments that shaped African American rights. Test your knowledge on this pivotal period in American history.