reconstruction Flashcards
(10 cards)
What was the state of the South after the Civil War during Reconstruction?
The South was in financial ruin and divided into 5 military districts.
This division was part of the efforts to enforce Reconstruction policies.
Who took control of Reconstruction after Lincoln’s death?
The Radical Republicans took control.
They aimed to punish Confederate leaders and Southerners for the Civil War.
What did the 13th Amendment accomplish?
The 13th Amendment abolished slavery, granting African Americans the freedom to move wherever they wanted.
This was a significant step in the fight for civil rights.
What rights did the 14th Amendment grant?
The 14th Amendment granted citizenship to African Americans and ensured equal treatment under the law.
It reversed the Dred Scott v. Sandford ruling.
What rights were established by the 15th Amendment?
The 15th Amendment gave voting rights to African American males.
However, Southerners resisted these rights by creating poll taxes.
Who was Hiram Rhodes Revels?
Hiram Rhodes Revels was the 1st African American U.S. Senator.
His election marked a significant milestone in American politics.
What were Black Codes?
Black Codes were laws that limited the new freedom of former slaves.
These codes were aimed at maintaining white supremacy and control over African Americans.
What was the purpose of the Freedmen’s Bureau?
The Freedmen’s Bureau worked to help newly freed slaves by providing:
* education
* clothing/food
* jobs.
It played a crucial role in assisting African Americans during Reconstruction.
What is sharecropping?
Sharecropping is a farming system in which former slaves and poor whites were trapped in a cycle of debt.
This system often led to exploitation and poverty.
What impact did the Transcontinental Railroad have?
The Transcontinental Railroad encouraged settlement of the West, opened new markets to sell goods, and decreased the price of goods.
It was built primarily by Irish and Chinese immigrants.
