Reconstructing the Nation D1 Flashcard

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What was the primary goal of Reconstruction after the Civil War?

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To reunite the nation

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Which city was the capital of the Confederacy during the Civil War? Options: Charleston, South Carolina, Richmond, Virginia, Atlanta, Georgia, Nashville, Tennessee

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Richmond, Virginia

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What was one major challenge faced during Reconstruction?

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Resistance from Southern states

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Which plan for Reconstruction was proposed by President Abraham Lincoln?

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The Ten Percent Plan

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How did Andrew Johnson's approach to Reconstruction differ from Lincoln's?

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Johnson was more lenient

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What was the purpose of the Freedmen's Bureau?

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To help former slaves transition to freedom

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Which amendment abolished slavery in the United States?

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13th Amendment

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What was a significant effect of Reconstruction on African Americans?

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They gained the right to vote

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What did the Reconstruction Acts of 1867 do?

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They divided the South into military districts

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Which group emerged to oppose Reconstruction efforts in the South?

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The Ku Klux Klan