Session 2 Flashcard

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Lincoln’s declaration, slaves in rebelling states were free; made the war about ending slavery

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Emancipation Proclamation

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1862 law that was designed to increase settlement of the west; could get 160 acres of land

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Homestead Act

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Vice President for Lincoln & POTUS (President of the United States) after assassination; hated by Radical Republicans & impeached

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Andrew Johnson

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Laws created by state gov'ts to keep African Americans oppressed after slavery was made illegal:

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Black Codes

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Federal agency that assisted former slaves with establishing communities, schools, farming, etc.:

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Freedmen’s Bureau

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No slavery or involuntary servitude unless one commits a crime:

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13th Amendment

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Guaranteed equal protection under the law to all citizens; made African Americans citizens too:

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14th Amendment

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Gave African American males the right to vote and hold public office:

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15th Amendment

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Which laws tried to protect African Americans from oppressive state governments and the KKK?

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Enforcement Acts

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What occurred with the Compromise of 1877 after the disputed Election of 1876?

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All these are correct: Republicans promised to end martial law in the south, Southerners would be able to regain control of state governments, Republican nominee was given Electoral College votes to win.