Lincoln and Johnson's Plans
Of the following, THIS was the ONLY former confederate state NOT recognized in 1864 by Lincoln:
- Tennessee
- Arkansas
- Florida
What is FLORIDA?
THIS is the term for Republicans who wanted to give full rights to freedmen and they refused to give former confederates a seat in Congress.
Who were RADICAL REPUBLICANS?
Of the following, THIS group refused to accept equal rights for Blacks.
- Scalawags
- White Southerners
- Radical Republicans
Who were WHITE SOUTHERNERS?
THIS amendment abolished slavery.
What was the 13th amendment?
Of the following, THIS is NOT an example of a Jim Crow/discriminatory law.
- Separate restrooms for whites and blacks
- Grandfather clause
- attending different schools
- College entrance exams
What was COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAMS?
THIS is the name for Lincoln's plan for former rebelling states to re-enter the union. When a small percentage of people who had voted in the election of 1860 took an oath, the state government would be recognized by the President.
What was the 10% Plan?
THIS act was passed in 1866 despite President Johnson's veto. It granted freedmen rights of citizenship, overturning black codes.
What was the CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1866?
Southerners were resentful of THESE people, who were northern whites that wanted to move south to exploit the south for financial gain.
Who were CARPETBAGGERS?
THIS amendment defines who was a U.S. citizen. It also granted all citizens due process of law.
What is the 14th Amendment?
THIS is the term for race relations being in their worst period. White supremacy groups such as the KKK were powerful with many members.
What is NADIR?
Johnson believed THIS branch/position should control the readmission of Southern States into the Union after the Civil War.
What was the PRESIDENT/EXECUTIVE BRANCH?
Even though Johnson vetoed it, Congress overrode the veto and established THIS, which wanted to help former slaves receive an education, provide food and clothing, and other services such as legal representation.
What was the FREEDMEN'S BUREAU?
THIS is a term people who lost their freedom to move away because they owed debts to their landlord. Many sharecroppers were trapped in this system.
What is DEBT PEONAGE?
THIS amendment prohibited the denial of voting rights due to race, color, or previous condition of servitude.
What was the 15th amendment?
In 1898, THIS Supreme Court ruling upheld "Separate but Equal", effectively destroying progress that had been made regarding equal rights for freedmen.
What is PLESSY V. FERGUSON?
Once Johnson took office, Southern voters chose former confederate leaders to hold office. They started passing "Black Codes". The purpose of Black codes was to do THIS.
What is PRESERVE THE STRUCTURE OF SOUTHERN SOCIETY.
THESE were two prominent men who were Radical Republicans. They wanted to have an extended period of military rule in the South to ensure freedmen were being guaranteed their rights. (name either of the two Radical Republicans in charge of Congress)
Who were THADDEUS STEVENS AND CHARLES SUMNER?
THIS legislation, supported by Radical Republicans, divided the South into military occupation zones in 1867.
What is the RECONSTRUCTION ACT?
The Compromise of 1877 is also named THIS, named after two presidential candidates.
What was the TILDEN-HAYES COMPROMISE?
The Civil Rights Act of 1866 sought to abolish Black Codes that had been passed by doing THIS.
What is using federal laws to overrule state laws? (Federal law supersedes state law)
Many Republicans in Congress felt Lincoln was going too easy on the South. They introduced their own bill, which was called THIS. It stated that Congress, not the President would be in charge of letting the former confederate states back into the Union.
What was the WADE-DAVIS BILL?
Johnson was impeached in the House of Representatives, but the Senate failed to remove him because of THIS.
What is the SENATE DIDN'T HAVE ENOUGH VOTES (ONLY ONE VOTE SHORT).
Reformers envisioned a "New South" with a focus on more industry. THIS Atlanta newspaper editor coined the phrase "New South."
Who was HENRY GRADY?
As part of the Compromise of 1877, Hayes would to appoint a Southern Democrat to THIS position.
What is his CABINET?
Reconstruction effectively came to an end with the election of THIS president.
Who was RUTHERFORD B. HAYES?