SS8H2 Test Prep

Front

This group helped newly freed slaves with food, medical care, jobs, housing and schooling.

Back

Freedmen's Bureau

Front

Period of time, after the Civil War, when the South was required to undergo political, social, economic change in order to reenter the United States.

Back

Reconstruction

Front

14th amendment

Back

to give citizenship to former slaves

Front

Why did members of Congress battle with both presidents over the Presidential Reconstruction Plans?

Back

They were too lenient on the Southern states that had rebelled against the Union.

Front

Who wanted the north and the south to reconcile?

Back

Abraham Lincoln

Front

Who favored harsher punishment on the Reconstruction plans?

Back

Congress

Front

The 14th Amendment to the Constitution ______________________.

Back

Gave equal protection

Front

What are Black Codes?

Back

wouldn't allow blacks to vote, testify against whites in court or be a juror.

Front

Why did Georgia expel its black legislators?

Back

Said Georgia constitution denied black the right to hold political office

Front

Who owned neither equipment, animals nor land?

Back

Sharecroppers