Battles of The Civil War
The first battle of the Civil War, no casualties reported
Fort Sumter
13th amendment
What was the primary reason radical republicans disliked Lincoln's reconstruction plan
not harsh enough on former confederates
not harsh enough requirements to re-enter states into the Union
After reconstruction, how were African Americans in the south impacted?
with no enforcement, they lost many of the rights and political gains they made during reconstruction
What were the primary goals of the KKK post reconstruction?
to prevent african americans from voting
This Battle split the Mississippi River in half
Vicksburg
15th amendment
The south being divided into military districts ensured what:
the southern states had to follow reconstruction amendments and legislation. It was enforced by soldiers and the federal government
The creation of the Republican party was solely based on:
disagreements over slavery between whigs
Who was left out of many of the reconstruction legislation?
women and native americans
The Anaconda Plan was aimed at doing what to the southern states?
blockading all southern ports to cut them off from outside resources
14th amendment
due process/equal protection under the law
African Americans were now citizens of the US
Why did radical reconstructionist push for Johnson to be impeached?
he disagreed and attempted to block their plans
How did the Emancipation Proclamation impact slaves in the Confederacy?
what signaled the end of Reconstruction
Compromise of 1877
After the Battle of Antietam, Lincoln released this important decree:
Emancipation Proclamation
The Reconstruction Act of 1867
divided the south into 5 military zones
what marked the official end of reconstruction
compromise of 1877
what federal agency provided support to newly freed slaves
Freedmens Bureau
Why did many enter sharecropping agreements post-reconstruction
they had no other options and could not buy their own land
Name two advantages for the North and two advantages for the South prior in regards to fighting the Civil War
North Advantages
22 million people
Industrialized - produce ammunition, arms, uniforms, medical supplies, and railroad cars
Larger Railroad Network
Strong Navy
Established government
Confederate Advantages
9 million people (3.5 Million enslaved)
Agrarian
Fighting For Survival
Strong Military Tradition
Did not need to conquer the north - it simply needed to avoid defeat
Civil Rights Act of 1866
This act allowed African Americans to own property and be treated equally in court
Provide two examples of ways that southern states attempted to get around radical reconstruction
black codes
segregation laws
violence
intimidation tactics
sharecropping
_________________ took advantage of the situation in the South for their own gain
Carpetbaggers
Briefly summarize how Reconstruction came to an end
answers vary
election, 15 person committee, behind close doors deal