Beginning of Reconstruction
How did Freedmen make new lives for themselves in the absence of slavery?
Sought education, put ads in the newspaper to find lost relatives, looked for jobs, tried to purchase land, held church meetings away from whites.
What is Due Process?
The right to a fair trial, given in the 14th amendment
What were Black Codes?
Laws passed by Southern states after the Civil War (1865–1866) created to control the lives of newly freed African Americans.
What is the #1 class rule?
Be Safe
Why was Andrew Johnson impeached?
He fired a cabinet member without Senate approval (violated Tenure of Office Act). It represented the power balance between President and Congress, so one didn't get more powerful than the other.
What is one word that describes Lincoln’s approach to Reconstruction?
Forgiveness
The 14th amendment was part of which Reconstruction Plan?
Congressional (republican)
Why were Black Codes put in place?
To keep African Americans in a position similar to slavery.
Why should you be respectful to everyone in the classroom?
Treat others the way you want to be treated.
What was the outcome of Plessy v. Ferguson?
Separate but equal is okay, Jim Crow laws upheld.
What was Lincoln’s main goal with Reconstruction?
Reunite the nation
What right did the 15th amendment give?
The right for Black men to vote. (suffrage)
Which amendment did Black Codes violate?
14th amendment - cannot take away life, liberty, or property without due process
What does doing the right thing mean?
Doing what you're supposed to be doing as a person and student. Being on time, task, and prepared.
What was one action taken by the government to overturn Plessy v. Ferguson?
Passing the Voting Rights Act of 1965
What are some ways people tried to deny this right?
Literacy tests, poll taxes
What did the Ku Klux Klan do?
Used violence and terror. They wanted to scare African Americans away from voting or holding office. Burned schools, threatened families, and killed Black leaders.
Why should you always try?
Always giving some kind of effort is better than none. It helps you learn to try to figure things out on your own.
What was one result of the 15th amendment?
African Americans became represented in government
1. Warning
2. Lunch Detention
3. Office