Freedmen's Bureau
When was the Freedmens Bureau passed
1 month before the end of the Civil War
What were the amendments that were passed during reconstruction (just the numbers)
13th, 14th, and 15th
How many African Americans served in the Federal Government in this time
16
What amendment created these new voters?
15th
Who funded this program
The Federal Government
This amendment abolished slavery
13th
How many African Americans served in local government during this time
Over 600
A new population of voters as a result of a the newly freed slaves
African Americans
How did it help African Americans
Helped them register and gave them education
Which amendment granted citizenship?
14th
How Many African Americans were Senators
2
A term used to describe whites who cooperated with the new amendments in the south
Who was meant to be helped by this program
African Americans and poor southerners
What amendment granted the right for all citizens (except women) the right to vote
15th
Which African American Representative served 5 terms
Robert Smalls
These are northerners who went south to help out or for profit
Carpetbaggers.
Who did not like the Freedmens Bureau?
Racists and Southern Democrats
Due process is
The right to a fair trial
Name one African American Senator from this time
Hiram Revels or Blanche K. Bruce
Term used for the "right to vote"
suffrage