Reconstruction Era Flashcard

Front

What BEST describes Andrew Johnson's plan (presidential reconstruction)?

Back

Wanted to go easy on the south.

Answer explanation

Andrew Johnson agreed with Lincoln and wanted Reconstruction to be quick and simple.

Front

What does, "with malice towards none, with charity for all", show us about Abraham Lincoln's plan for reconstruction?

Back

He wanted to show forgiveness to Confederates.

Front

What was Lincoln's 10% plan?

Back

10% had to swear an oath of allegiance.

Front

Which BEST describes Reconstruction?

Back

U.S. government tried to ensure equal rights for all.

Answer explanation

Reconstruction failed at attempting to heal the nation and grant equal rights to former slaves.

Front

Which amendment abolished slavery?

Back

13th amendment

Front

What does the "equal protection clause" in the 14th amendment ensure?

Back

Citizens given same rights no matter the race.

Front

Who were the Radical Republicans?

Back

Congressmen who demanded equal rights for freedmen.

Front

Radical republicans believed the south was "conquered territory" meaning it was under U.S. control until ____________________________

Back

freedmen were treated fairly.

Answer explanation

Congress believed they could use military force to make the south give equal rights to former slaves.

Front

Why is Reconstruction seen as a failure?

Back

Former slaves did not truly gain equal rights.

Front

Which organization was established to help blacks and poor whites receive an education, find work, and get needed supplies during Reconstruction?

Back

Freedmen's Bureau