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Reconstruction Policies in South Carolina after the Civil War

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Reconstruction Policies in South Carolina after the Civil War

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What was the main reason Congress did not pass legislation granting lands to freedmen?

To promote economic dependence among African Americans

To encourage freedmen to establish sharecropping relationships

Out of respect for the constitutional rights of southern whites to their landed property (correct)

To ensure economic independence for landless poor whites

What was the primary role of the Freedman’s Bureau in the South?

Promoting economic dependence through sharecropping

Establishing over 1,000 schools throughout the region (correct)

Encouraging freedmen to move to the northern states

Granting lands to both African Americans and poor whites

What was President Lincoln's primary objective with his Reconstruction plan?

Punish the southern elite

Grant lands to freedmen

Establish sharecropping relationships

End the war as quickly as possible (correct)

Why did Congress finally pass a Reconstruction plan?

To protect the rights of newly freed slaves and Republican political power Signup and view all the answers

What was one key aspect of President Johnson's Reconstruction policy?

Individual southerners had to request a pardon from him Signup and view all the answers

Why did Congress refuse to admit returning Southern officials?

Increased violence against freedmen and President Johnson's opposition Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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) Signup and view all the answers

What types of assistance did the Freedman's Bureau provide to those affected by the war?

Food, clothing, medical care, education, and protection Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the key roles of the Freedman's Bureau in helping freedmen find jobs?

Establishing courts to protect workers Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers