Lincoln
What is Abraham Lincoln most popularly known for
Freeing Slaves
During what decade was the KKK founded
1860’s
What amendment did Johnson ratified that freed slaves?
13th amendment
How long did it take to go from New York to San Francisco on the railroad?
What is birthright citizenship
If you are born in the US, you become a citizen.
Who assassinated Lincoln
John Wilkes Booth
Tennessee
What laws were able to put into place because of Johnsons leniency?
Black Codes
What was the main goal of the transcontinental railroad?
To connect the states for better travel and transport.
What is Due Process
The right to trial before being charged
What did Lincoln sign on January 1st, 1863, which freed slaves?
Emancipation Proclamation
What was the secret phrase the KKK used to ask if someone was a klansman?
AYAK/Are you a klansman
After what event was Andrew Johnson put into office?
Abe Lincolns assassination
What was the nickname for the spike that marked the completion of the transcontinental railroad?
Golden Spike
What law did the 14th amendment overturn, which gave black people the same voting power as a white person
3/5ths compromise
Where was Lincoln assassinated
Fords Theater
What is the title of the leader of the KKK
Grand Wizard
Why did congress dislike Johnson so much?
He kept vetoing acts and bills.
How many Chinese immigrants died building the transcontinental railroad?
~1,200
Name 4 of the 6 things that the 14th amendment did
Right to Due Process, Birthright citizenship, electoral college, equal protection for laws, prevented confederate leaders from being in power, and forgave debt to confederate parties
What sport/activity was Lincoln historically good at, to the point where he is still in its hall of fame?
Wrestling
What is the name of the first leader of the KKK
Nathan Forrest
By how many votes did Johnson avoid impeachment in the Senate?
1
To the nearest hundred, how many miles was the transcontinental railroad?
1900
Why did the 14th amendment originally fail?
It didn’t give power to the states