Civil Rights
Why were so many sharecroppers trapped on the land after reconstruction?
Sharecroppers paid rent on land, and for the supplies they needed to farm. The high prices forced many people to go into debt year after year
What was Lincoln's Goal for Reconstruction?
Peacefully reunify the country
Secret Society that used violence to discourage African Americans from voting
Ku Klux Klan
Why was Andrew Johnson impeached?
He fired Sec of War Stanton, violating the tenure of Office Act
The New South was created by what?
Increasing Iron and steel production, and expanding railroad lines
Southern Laws that created conditions similar to slavery
Black Codes
What did the Wade-Davis Bill, and Johnson's plan not to include?
Protection for African American's voting rights
How were carpetbaggers and Scalawags similar?
Both supported Republicans in the South
What is graft?
Bribery or making money illegally through politics
a tax placed on vices like alcohol or tobacco
sin taxes
Food, clothing, medicine, education, settled labor issues
What was Lincoln's response to the Wade-Davis Bill?
Why did scalawags support republicans?
Why did some republicans not support Grant's reelection?
Political scandals, such as the Whiskey Ring
African Americans who migrated to Kansas after Reconstruction ended
"40 acres and a mule" refers to what order?
Special Field Order 15
Why did Congress approve Military Reconstruction Act?
Ensure reconstruction laws are being followed, and to register African American voters in the region
Why was Andrew Johnson's plan too leniant on the south?
Allowed black codes to be written, confederate leaders were elected again.
What was the Panic of 1873?
An economic crisis-stock market collapse, high unemployment, banks closing
Why did Congress end the Freedmen's Bureau?
Southern anger and reports of corruption.
What did the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments do?
13-Abolish Slavery, 14-Due Process/Citizenship, 15-Black Men right to vote
What were the 3 Goals of the Radical Republicans?
1. Prevent Confederate Leaders from retaking power
2. Expand Republican political power to the South
3. Protect African American's Voting Rights
How did Southern Democrats regain an electoral advantage during reconstruction?
Framed elections as battles between black and white, focused on Republican corruption
What did the 3 Enforcement Acts do?
1. Made it illegal to interfere with someone's voting rights
2.Placed elections under the supervision of federal marshals
3. Outlawed activities of the KKK
How did the election of 1876 effect Reconstruction?