Abraham Lincoln
Main goal of Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation
To free enslaved people in the Confederate States
Position he held before becoming President
Vice President under Lincoln
What year was the Ku Klux Klan founded
1865
What was sharecropping?
A system where farmers worked land owned by someone else in exchange for a share of the crops.
Who were the Radical Republicans?
Members of the Republican Party that pushed for equal rights for African Americans.
Amendment that abolished slavery
13th
One major reason Congress impeached Johnson
He violated the Tenure of Office Act
Main goals of the KKK during the Reconstruction
To maintain white supremacy and intimidate African Americans
How did sharecropping affect African American families after the Civil War?
It often kept families in a cycle of debt and poverty.
What was the main goal of the Radical Republicans during Reconstruction?
To ensure civil rights and suffrage for freedmen.
Lincoln's stance on the Reconstruction of the South
Lenient Reconstruction to unify the nation
How was Johnson's approach to the Reconstruction different that Lincoln's?
Lincoln was lenient overall and Johnson was more lenient with Southern leaders.
How did the federal government respond to the violence of the KKK?
They sent troops and passed the Enforcement Acts
What challenges did sharecroppers face in the South?
They faced high debts, unfair contracts, and limited access to resources.
Which legislation did the Radical Republicans support to protect the rights of freedmen?
The Reconstruction Acts and the Civil Rights Act.
He called for what in his Second Inaugural Address regarding the South
"Malice toward none" and reconciliation
Act he vetoed that aimed to extend civil rights to freed slaves
Civil Rights Act of 1866
What legislation was passed to combat the Klan's activities?
The Enforcement Acts were passed and were supposed to protect the civil rights of African Americans
How did sharecropping contribute to economic dependency?
It created a system of economic dependency on landowners.
How did Radical Republicans view Andrew Johnson's policies?
They opposed his lenient policies and sought to override his vetoes.
How did he aim to reunify the nation after the Civil War
Promoting healing and forgiveness
What was the outcome of Johnson's impeachment trial?
Acquitted and remained in office by one vote
What was the long term impact of the KKK on American society?
Created racial violence and discrimination for decades
Explain how sharecropping differed from wage labor.
Sharecroppers were paid in crops rather than wages and often had to borrow against future harvests.
What impact did Radical Republican policies have on Southern states?
Their policies aimed to reshape Southern society and promote civil rights, leading to significant changes but also resistance.