Reconstruction Era - Week 20

Front

A period of time when the U.S. was rebuilding after the Civil War?

Back

Reconstruction

Front

Who was president during the Reconstruction?

Back

Andrew Johnson

Front

Which of the following was NOT a challenged faced after the Civil War?
Rebuilding the South since it was destroyed,
Slaves needed help starting a new life,
Should Confederate leaders be punished,
People needed to work in the factories in Northern states.

Back

People needed to work in the factories in Northern states.

Front

States had to __________ new Constitutions that recognized African Americans as citizens.

Back

write

Front

Who wanted to ensure that African Americans had equal rights and participated in the government?

Back

Radical Republicans

Front

Which amendment ended slavery?

Back

13th

Front

The 14th amendment states that everyone has the same ________________, no matter their race, gender, or background.

Back

rights

Front

Which amendment gives everyone the right to vote?

Back

15th

Front

Why did carpetbaggers come to the South after the Civil War?

Back

to make money

Front

How did carpetbaggers "help" Southern communities?

Back

They offered high-interest loans.