Reconstruction Era

What does, "with malice towards none, with charity for all", show us about Abraham Lincoln's plan for reconstruction?

• He wanted to punish the Confederates.

• He wanted to show forgiveness to Confederates.

• He wanted to make it difficult for the south to rejoin.

What BEST describes Andrew Johnson's plan (presidential reconstruction)?

• Wanted to go easy on the south.

• Wanted to punish the south.

• Forced the south to give equal rights to all.

• Wanted the military to control the south.

Answer explanation

Andrew Johnson agreed with Lincoln and wanted Reconstruction to be quick and simple.

What was Lincolns' 10% plan?

• 10 year plan to rebuild railroads.

• 10% of slaves would be set free in the south.

• A10% tax placed on the south for war debts.

• 10% had to swear an oath of allegiance.

Which BEST describes Reconstruction?

• Georgia's railroads were rebuilt.

• South experienced growth in industry.

• United States reestablished trade with Europe.

• U.S. government tried to ensure equal rights for all.

Answer explanation

Reconstruction failed at attempting to heal the nation and grant equal rights to former slaves.

Which amendment abolished slavery?

• 13th amendment

• 14th amendment

• 15th amendment

• 16th amendment

Which TWO describe the 14th amendment?

• Everyone given equal protection

• Granted former slaves the right to vote

• Gave citizenship to former slaves

• Abolished slavery

What does the "equal protection clause" in the 14th amendment ensure?

• The right to self-defense.

• Citizens given same rights no matter the race.

• Immigrants are able to become citizens.

• Women and men have the chance to vote

According to the 14th amendment, how does someone become a citizen of the United States?

• Born in the United States.

• Naturalized through a process.

• Live in U.S. for 10 years.

• Have a family member who is a citizen.

Answer explanation

Naturalization allows non-citizens to complete several steps to become a citizen.

Who were the Radical Republicans?

• Congressmen who favored continuing slavery in the south.

• Congressmen who supported Lincoln's plan for Reconstruction.

• Congressmen who demanded equal rights for freedmen.

• Congressmen who supported Johnson's leniency on the south.

Radical republicans believed the south was "conquered territory" meaning it was under U.S. control until ____________________________

• freedmen were treated fairly.

• the reconstruction period ended.

• the states repaid their war debt.

• they apologized for starting the war.

Answer explanation

Congress believed they could use military force to make the south give equal rights to former slaves.