Reconstruction Era Flashcard

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Immediate consequence of the Compromise of 1877 regarding the presidential election?

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Hayes became president.

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Why was President Johnson impeached?

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He removed the Secretary of War against Congress’s approval, violating the Tenure of Office Act.

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How did the Amnesty Act of 1872 affect the political landscape of the South?

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It allowed many former Confederates to vote and hold office, helping Democrats regain control.

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How did the Compromise of 1877 effectively end Reconstruction?

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By removing federal troops from the South, it allowed Democrats to gain full control of Southern states.

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Which event is most directly related to the end of Reconstruction?

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Compromise of 1877

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What was the Compromise of 1877?

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An agreement that resolved the 1876 election dispute and led to the removal of federal troops from the South.

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Which political party regained power in the South as Reconstruction ended?

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The Democratic Party

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What was a major factor that shifted the national focus away from Reconstruction?

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The Panic of 1873

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Which Reconstruction plan required Southern states to ratify the 14th Amendment?

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Congressional Reconstruction

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Which Reconstruction plan involved military enforcement in the South to protect African American rights?

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Congressional Reconstruction