Reconstruction Flashcards
(11 cards)
What was Lincoln’s 10% plan?
Lincoln’s 10% Plan allowed Southern states to rejoin the Union if 10% pledged loyalty and accepted emancipation.
What were the main goals during Reconstruction?
Goals: Rebuild the South, reunite the Union, protect rights of freed slaves.
What plan did the “Radical Republicans” put forward and what was their vision for the nation?
Radical Republicans wanted to punish the South and ensure full rights for freedmen.
What were the 3 amendments passed during reconstruction and what did they address?
13th Amendment: Abolished slavery
14th: Citizenship and equal protection
15th: Voting rights for Black men
What was the Freedmen’s Bureau?
The Freedmen’s Bureau provided education, food, and aid to formerly enslaved people.
Why was Andrew Johnson impeached?
Johnson was impeached for violating the Tenure of Office Act—he opposed Congress’s Reconstruction.
What were Black codes?
Black Codes restricted freedmen’s rights and aimed to control Black labor.
What were tactics used by southerners to resist Reconstruction?
Resistance tactics: KKK violence, Jim Crow laws, and poll taxes/literacy tests.
From 1865-1877 what was keeping Southerners in check?
Federal troops and military districts enforced Reconstruction laws.
What was the Compromise of 1877?
Compromise of 1877 ended Reconstruction; federal troops withdrew from the South.
What was implemented in the South after Reconstruction ended in 1877?
After 1877, Jim Crow laws were implemented—legalizing racial segregation.
