Key Figures
Who was the president that wanted to abolish slavery?
Abraham Lincoln
What year did the Civil War end?
1865
What does the 13th Amendment do?
Abolishes slavery
What is sharecropping?
A system where farmers rent land and pay with a share of the crops
What was one major change for African Americans during Reconstruction?
Gaining the right to vote
Who became president after Lincoln's assassination ?
Johnson
What was the name of the plan to rebuild the South and integrate freed slaves?
Reconstruction
What does the 14th Amendment guarantee?
Citizenship and equal protection under the law
What does segregation mean?
The forced separation of people based on race
What educational opportunity increased for freed slaves during this period?
Establishment of schools for African Americans
Who was a famous African American leader and abolitionist during Reconstruction?
Frederick Douglass
Who is one of Mrs. Wolf's Teacher Friends?
Mrs. Fowler
Mrs. Johnson
Mrs. Hambrick
Mrs. Johnston
What does the 15th Amendment ensure?
Voting rights for African American men
What was the main goal of the Reconstruction Acts?
To rebuild Southern governments and protect the rights of freedmen
How did the economy of the South change during Reconstruction?
Shifted from plantation-based agriculture to more diversified farming
Which general became president and supported Reconstruction efforts?
Ulysses S. Grant
What was the purpose of the Freedmen's Bureau?
To assist freed slaves and poor whites in the South
Which amendment granted women the right to vote (though after Reconstruction)?
19th Amendment
What is Mrs. Wolf's Favorite color?
Pink or Green
What is the name of Mrs. Wolf's Dog?
Dolly
Which of the following was a challenge faced by African Americans during Reconstruction?
They faced discrimination and violence.
What is Mrs. Wolf's baby's name?
Judd
What year was the 14th Amendment ratified?
1868
What does assassination mean?
The killing of a political or public figure
What were some challenges African Americans faced during Reconstruction?
Discrimination, violence, and lack of economic opportunities