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What was Lincoln's stance towards the end of slavery during his inaugural address?

  • He remained neutral on the issue of slavery.
  • He expressed support for the concept of freeing slaves.
  • He proposed a constitutional amendment to protect slavery in the Constitution. (correct)
  • He advocated for ending slavery through a constitutional amendment.

    • What was the primary motive behind the Radical Republicans' agenda for Reconstruction?

  • They sought to establish a strong central government. (correct)
  • They aimed to empower Southern landowners.
  • They believed that Southerners deserved punishment for their secession.
  • They wanted to help the Freedmen by confiscating land from Southerners.

    • The text describes the Emancipation Proclamation as freeing slaves in a specific context. What was this context?

  • The Emancipation Proclamation mainly freed slaves in border states still loyal to the Union.
  • The Emancipation Proclamation freed only slaves who resided in Union-controlled territories.
  • The Emancipation Proclamation freed all slaves in the United States.
  • The Emancipation Proclamation freed slaves solely in Confederate-controlled territories. (correct)

    • What was the primary reason the Radical Republicans favored the 'Forty Acres and a Mule' plan?

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    The text claims that Lincoln did not play a significant role in the passage of the 13th Amendment. What evidence supports this claim?

    <p>The text states that there is no evidence of Lincoln influencing votes or providing significant assistance in the amendment ratification. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main reason Republicans barred Southern representatives from taking their seats in Congress?

    <p>The Southern representatives were accused of enacting restrictive Black Codes that limited African American rights. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about the Presidential Plan is true?

    <p>The Presidential Plan was implemented by President Johnson after the assassination of President Lincoln. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the Black Codes compare to similar laws in Northern states before the Civil War?

    <p>The Black Codes were essentially the same as Northern laws, restricting African Americans from voting and holding certain jobs. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary reason for the South Carolina legislature's appropriation of funds for homesteads?

    <p>To provide land to freedmen and encourage their economic independence. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main difference between the Radicals and President Johnson's approach to Reconstruction?

    <p>The Radicals wanted to punish the South, while Johnson focused on reconciliation and forgiveness. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Lincoln's primary aim in his 1863 Proclamation of Amnesty and Reconstruction?

    <p>To facilitate a swift and lenient reunification with the Southern states. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the Republican majority in Congress differ from Lincoln's approach to Reconstruction?

    <p>They felt Congress, not the president, should dictate the terms of Reconstruction, even though there was no common consensus on such terms. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Lincoln's argument against the Wade-Davis Reconstruction Bill?

    <p>He felt it was unconstitutional for Congress to abolish slavery, arguing that such a measure required a constitutional amendment. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the Emancipation Proclamation in the process of ending slavery?

    <p>It was a pivotal moment in the war, shifting the moral compass towards ending slavery and solidifying the Union's claim to moral righteousness. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Reconstruction Amendments refer to:

    <p>The 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments, which addressed the issues of slavery, citizenship, and voting rights respectively. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Sharecropping

    A system where farmers work land owned by others for a share of the crop.

    Black Codes

    Laws passed in Southern states to limit the rights of Freedmen post-Civil War.

    Amnesty and Pardon

    Johnson's policy of forgiving ex-Confederates who swore allegiance to the Union.

    Presidential Plan

    Johnson's moderate approach to Reconstruction, continuing Lincoln's policies.

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    Provisional Governors

    Appointed leaders by Johnson in former Confederate states during Reconstruction.

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    Emancipation Proclamation

    An executive order by Lincoln that freed slaves in rebel states but not in Union states.

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    Radical Republicans

    A faction of the Republican Party that sought harsh punishments for the South and supported civil rights for freed slaves.

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    40 Acres and a Mule

    A proposal by Radical Republicans to distribute land to freed slaves as compensation for their labor.

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    Corwin Amendment

    A proposed amendment to protect slavery in the Constitution, suggested by Lincoln before the Civil War.

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    Thaddeus Stevens

    A leading Radical Republican who viewed Southern states as 'conquered provinces' post-Civil War.

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    Republican Majority Position

    Congressional Republicans' belief that Congress, not the president, should lead Reconstruction.

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    Wade-Davis Reconstruction Bill

    1864 bill asserting Congressional control over Reconstruction, abolishing slavery, and restricting voting.

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    13th Amendment

    Constitutional amendment passed in 1865 that abolished slavery in the United States.

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    Reconstruction Amendments

    The 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments aimed at reconstructing the Constitution post-Civil War.

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    Study Notes

    The New Republic (1863-1877)

    • The Civil War was the most destructive event in US history, killing nearly one million people.
    • It devastated the South, economically and physically. Slavery ended with Union victory, but the connections between the founding fathers' ideals and the new republic were severed.
    • The Republican Party gained power, focusing on a centralized national government and empire compared to the Democrat Party's emphasis on limited government and state sovereignty.
    • Republicans controlled the White House for 64 out of 72 years (1860 - 1933), except for Grover Cleveland and Woodrow Wilson. They also controlled Congress for many years.
    • The period after the war was profoundly turbulent with political assassinations and impeachment proceedings.
    • The Constitution was amended through the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments, abolishing slavery, establishing citizenship, and guaranteeing voting rights. These Reconstruction Amendments, and their implications, were extremely contentious.
    • The main questions of Reconstruction were how to reintegrate the South into the Union, treat Confederate leaders, and redefine the status of Black Americans.
    • The first concern focused on the difficult task of piecing the country back together. Three specific questions emerged: 1) under what conditions would Confederate states be readmitted? Second, what would be done with former Confederate soldiers? Third, what would be the status of Black Americans?
    • Reconstruction was heavily shaped by the conflict between the President and Congress, and Radical Republicans who wanted punishment and change to the social order in the South.
    • The Radical Republicans favored harsh treatment for the South, and a significant change in its political and social structure.
    • The Radical Republican plan included punitive measures such as confiscating land and giving it to freedmen. They further tried to destroy the Democrat Party, in part by mobilizing Black votes.
    • The Freedmen's Bureau was established to aid newly freed slaves, with actions varying widely in different regions.
    • Radical Reconstruction was followed by a return to more moderate Republican policies and eventually led to the Compromise of 1877 which ended Reconstruction, and allowed the South to become under Democratic control.
    • The withdrawal of federal troops from the South, a key element of the Compromise, marked a significant turning point.

    Reconstruction Amendments

    • The 13th Amendment abolished slavery in the US.
    • The 14th Amendment defined citizenship and granted equal protection under the law.
    • The 15th Amendment granted voting rights regardless of race.

    Key Figures and Groups

    • Radical Republicans: A faction within the Republican Party with strong opposition to the South and advocacy for strict measures and aggressive policies.
    • The Freedmen: Formerly enslaved people.
    • Carpetbaggers: Northerners who moved to the South during Reconstruction.
    • Scalawags: Southerners who supported Reconstruction.
    • Redeemer Democrats: Southern Democrats who opposed Republican policies in order to regain white political control.
    • Ku Klux Klan: A white supremacist terrorist group that emerged during Reconstruction.

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