Reconstruction Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
13th Amendment
A
Abolished slavery, African americans were free to go anywhere.
2
Q
14th Amendment
A
Granted citizenship to African americans. all africans were to be treated equally under the law.
3
Q
15th Amendment
A
this amendment gave voting rights to all african american men.
4
Q
Black Codes
A
Laws that limited the freedom of former slaves
5
Q
Transcontinental Railroad
A
encouraged settlements of the west, and opened new markets to sell goods.
