Post Civil War
What did Georgia do to try to secure readmission to the Union?
They held a convention in 1866 and took advantage of Andrew Johnson's plan.
Define "ratified"
To sign or give formal consent to a treaty, contract, or agreement, making it officially valid.
In what year was Georgia allowed back into the Union?
Georgia was allowed back into the Union in 1865.
The 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments were a part of Lincoln's Reconstruction plan.
Abraham Lincoln was the President of the United States from 1861-1865.
Name the 3 points of the 10% plan.
a) The people who fought in the war would be pardoned, except for high ranking officers and officials.
b) 10% of voters in each state had to prove the plan was accurate.
c) Slavery would no longer exist in any state.
Define "abolished"
Example: Slavery was abolished.
When was Abraham Lincoln murdered?
(Please include month, day, and year.)
Abraham Lincoln was shot in the head by John Wilkes Booth on April 14th, 1865.
What was the purpose of the 13th Amendment?
The 13th Amendment freed all slaves working under a white employer/farmer/plantation owner.
Who was Thomas Mundy Peterson?
What was the sole intention of the Ku Klux Klan?
The Ku Klux Klan was formed to oppose the Freedmen's Bureau's intentions. They did horrible things including lynching, burning crosses, and etc.
Define "due process"
Fair treatment through the normal judicial system, especially as the citizen's entitlement.
a)1861-1865
b)1865-1877
c)1866-1872
d)1867-1876
b) 1865-1877
What was the purpose of the 14th Amendment?
The 14th Amendment allowed for anyone born in the United States to have:
-Equal protection
-Due process
-U.S. Citizenship
Who was Thaddeus Stevens and what was his role in the Union?
Thaddeus Stevens was the leader of the "Radical Republicans." The Radical Republicans were among those who thought Lincoln's decision to not punish the South was not harsh enough.
What was the purpose of the Freedmen's Bureau?
The purpose of the Freedmen's Bureau was to help out newly freed slaves by giving them education, food, clothing, shelter, and etc. The Bureau also built schools and colleges.
Define "Radical Republicans"
The group led by a Union man that believed that Lincoln's Reconstruction plan was too easy.
When was the 13th Amendment ratified and passed?
(Please include the month, day, and year.)
Passed on: January 31st, 1865
Ratified on: December 6th, 1865
Why was the 15th Amendment important to freed slaves?
The 15th Amendment allowed former slave men to vote
Who was Andrew Johnson?
Andrew Johnson was Lincoln's Vice President until Lincoln died, then he stepped up to be the 17th President of the United States.
After Lincoln died, what did new President Andrew Johnson do?
After Lincoln died, President Andrew Johnson made sure that Lincoln's 3 points in the 10% plan were honored and that the Southern states had to accept the 13th Amendment before rejoining the Union.
Define "Reconstruction"
Reconstruction was the era of rebuilding the United States that was from 1865-1877.
Part 1) When was the 14th Amendment ratified and passed?
Part 2) When was the 15th Amendment ratified and passed?
(Please include month, day, and year.)
Part 1) Ratified on: July 28th, 1868; Passed on: June 8th, 1866
Part 2) Ratified on: March 30th, 1870; Passed on February 25th, 1869
How did the 3 Amendments further affect the plan for Reconstruction?
The 3 Amendments were a contribution to rebuild the United States, but they made white people angry.
Who did Georgia elect as representatives for Congress?
Vice-President Alexander Stephens and Senator Herschel Johnson were elected as representatives for Georgia for Congress.