12 Questions
What was the main reason Congress did not pass legislation granting lands to freedmen?
Out of respect for the constitutional rights of southern whites to their landed property
What was the primary role of the Freedman’s Bureau in the South?
Establishing over 1,000 schools throughout the region
What was President Lincoln's primary objective with his Reconstruction plan?
End the war as quickly as possible
Why did Congress finally pass a Reconstruction plan?
To protect the rights of newly freed slaves and Republican political power
What was one key aspect of President Johnson's Reconstruction policy?
Individual southerners had to request a pardon from him
Why did Congress refuse to admit returning Southern officials?
Increased violence against freedmen and President Johnson's opposition
What was the responsibility of rebuilding the South economically according to the federal government's perspective post-Civil War?
Individuals and state and local governments
Which federal agency was established to provide assistance to those affected by the Civil War, including whites and freedmen?
Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen and Abandoned Lands (Freedman's Bureau)
What types of assistance did the Freedman's Bureau provide to those affected by the war?
Food, clothing, medical care, education, and protection
What was one of the key roles of the Freedman's Bureau in helping freedmen find jobs?
Establishing courts to protect workers
Why did the Freedman's Bureau have to take back lands that were distributed to freedmen during the war?
Because of President Johnson pardoning the white owners
Who was primarily responsible for the reconstruction of towns, factories, farms, and transportation systems in the South post-Civil War?
Individuals affected by the war
Explore the impact of the federal government's Reconstruction policies on society and politics in South Carolina after the Civil War. Learn about the economic challenges faced by South Carolina and the responsibilities assigned to individuals, state, and local governments. Understand how the national government's policies did not cover the economic rebuilding of the South.
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