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During Reconstruction, who were the Freedmen?
During Reconstruction, who were the Freedmen?
- Northern soldiers helping with Reconstruction
- People who used to be slaves but were now free (correct)
- Government officials overseeing Reconstruction
- Former slave owners
Who assassinated President Lincoln?
Who assassinated President Lincoln?
- The Freedmen's Bureau
- President Johnson
- John Wilkes Booth (correct)
- Carl Schurz
What was the purpose of the Freedmen's Bureau?
What was the purpose of the Freedmen's Bureau?
- To help anyone who had lost their home during the Civil War (correct)
- To provide education for freedmen
- To enforce unjust Southern laws
- To report on the progress of Reconstruction
What did the Civil Rights Bill state?
What did the Civil Rights Bill state?
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What was the role of the generals during Reconstruction?
What was the role of the generals during Reconstruction?
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Study Notes
Reconstruction Era
- The Freedmen were former enslaved Africans in the United States during the Reconstruction period following the Civil War.
Assassination of President Lincoln
- President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated by John Wilkes Booth.
Freedmen's Bureau
- The Freedmen's Bureau was established in 1865 to provide assistance to former enslaved individuals, including food, shelter, and education.
Civil Rights Bill
- The Civil Rights Bill of 1866 stated that all persons born in the United States, regardless of race, were citizens with full rights.
Role of Generals during Reconstruction
- Generals, such as Oliver O. Howard, played a significant role in Reconstruction, helping to establish the Freedmen's Bureau and overseeing the protection of newly freed individuals.
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