Name 2 things in the Black Codes that affected the freedom of African Americans.
Could not own a firearm, had to live inside urban areas, had to sign work contracts and needed to prove they were employed or could face jail time.
What were the Black Codes?
Laws that greatly limited the freedom of African Americans.
Who were the moderate Republicans?
Republicans who took a more lenient approach towards Reconstruction in the South
What did both Radical Republicans and Moderate Republicans agree on when it came to African Americans and the Southern states?
Both agreed that African Americans should have rights.
Who were the Radical Republicans?
Republicans who took a stricter stance towards the South during Reconstruction.
Who did Moderate Republicans want to have change Southern state governments that discriminated against African Americans?
Southern state governments themselves.
Who did Radical Republicans want to have change Southern state governments that discriminated against African Americans?
The Federal government.
What did the 14th Amendment give to African Americans?
The right to citizenship, and equal rights with whites.
What does the word impeach mean?
To remove from office for some type of wrongdoing.
What did the 15th Amendment give to African Americans?
African Americans now had the right to vote.