Reconstruction

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What were the Reconstruction amendments?

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The Reconstruction amendments, specifically the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments, aimed to free slaves and support the rights and equality of black men.

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Who were the Radical Republicans?

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The Radical Republicans were a faction within the Republican Party that advocated for the rights of freed slaves and sought to impose strict measures on the Southern states during Reconstruction.

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How did Radical Republicans respond to President Johnson?

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They fought against him to make laws that would change the South.

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What were the Black Codes?

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The Black Codes were laws passed in Southern states after the Civil War to restrict the rights of freed blacks and maintain white supremacy.

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Why did Radical Republicans rise to power?

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Radical Republicans rose to power to fight inequality found in institutionalized discrimination such as slavery or the Black Codes.

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What event marked the end of Reconstruction?

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Reconstruction ended when Republicans sacrificed Reconstruction for Hayes' electoral victory.

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How did President Johnson's policies affect Reconstruction?

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Johnson was lenient towards Southern leaders, which prevented significant change and allowed for the establishment of Black Codes.

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What was the purpose of the 13th Amendment?

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The 13th Amendment abolished slavery in the United States.

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What did the 14th Amendment guarantee?

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The 14th Amendment guaranteed citizenship and equal protection under the law for all persons born or naturalized in the United States.

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What rights did the 15th Amendment protect?

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The 15th Amendment protected the right to vote for all male citizens regardless of race, color, or previous condition of servitude.