History Ch 16 Flashcards
Robert Smalls
S. Carolina slave who surrendered a Confederate ship to the Union in 1862 to gain his freedom, became a successful businessman/politician
Ten Percent Plan
Lincoln’s Reconstruction plan which would pardon southerners (except Confederate leaders) and readmit states to the Union after 10% of its voters signed a loyalty oath and the state abolished slavery
Radical Republicans
Congressional Republicans Jo insisted on black suffrage and federal protection of civil rights of African Americans
Wade-Davis Bill
Bill passed in 1864 to counter The 10% plan. Said a majority of Confederate state’s white males must take a loyalty oath and guarantee equality for Afr Americans. Vetoed by Lincoln.
Andrew Johnson
President after Lincoln’s assassination, born in NC into poverty, against planter aristocracy/ wanted all to be able to own slaves
Thirteenth amendment
Ratified in 1865, prohibited slavery and involuntary servitude
Freedmen’s Bureau
Agency est by congress in 1865 to provide relief, education, legal help, and assistance obtaining land or employment to former slaves
Fourteenth Amendment
Ratified in 1868, ex-slaves became citizens,and equal rights were protected under the law for all citizens
Black Codes
Laws passed by Southern states following the Civil War in an effort to maintain the prewar social order; regulated/restricted freedom of former slaves
Radical Reconstruction
Congress’ plan for Reconstruction; divided South into 5 military districts, required states to guarantee black male suffrage and to ratify the 14th Amendment
Tenure of Office Act
Law passed by Congress to require senate approval for the removal of cabinet officers/officials
Johnson’s Impeachment Trial
Senate trial charging Johnson of violating the Tenure of Office Act and abusing the powers of president; very political trial
