Reconstruction Goals and Plans

The period following the Civil War (1865-1877) aimed at rebuilding the South and integrating formerly enslaved people into society.

An agreement made in 1877 that ended Reconstruction by removing federal troops from the South, effectively leaving African Americans vulnerable to discrimination and segregation.

A period marked by systematic oppression and segregation of African Americans in the South, using laws, violence, and intimidation to limit their rights and opportunities.

A white supremacist organization known for its use of violence and intimidation against African Americans in the South during Reconstruction.

A mass migration of African Americans from the South to the West in search of better opportunities and escape from racial violence and discrimination.

The period following the Civil War (1865-1877) when the United States focused on rebuilding the South and reintegrating it into the Union. It aimed to address the issues of slavery, civil rights, and economic recovery.

Key goals included healing the nation by quickly and peacefully reunifying North and South, and justice by ensuring equality and rights for African Americans, addressing the consequences of slavery.

Lincoln's plan, focusing on forgiveness and rapid reunification, required only 10% of voters to pledge loyalty, and allowed most southerners pardoned except for Confederate officials.

The Radical Republicans' plan emphasized justice and aimed to protect freedmen's rights. It demanded a majority of white males pledge loyalty, prohibited Confederate leaders from voting or holding office, and required new state constitutions to abolish slavery and reject Confederate debts.

Andrew Johnson's plan prioritized healing and aimed for a swift reunification. He pardoned most Confederates, allowed Southern states to handle their own laws, including Black Codes, and focused on reuniting the nation over justice for African Americans.

The 13th Amendment abolished slavery officially in the United States. It was a cornerstone of Reconstruction, granting freedom to millions.

The 14th Amendment guaranteed citizenship for all individuals born or naturalized in the United States. It also granted equal protection under the law, regardless of race, a crucial step towards ensuring civil rights.

The 15th Amendment prohibits denying voting rights based on race, color, or previous condition of servitude. It aimed to ensure African Americans could exercise their right to vote.