Reconstruction

Which political group wanted the South to return to the "old way of life" after the Civil War?

• Southern Democrats

• Radical Republicans

• Moderate Republicans

• Northern Democrats

What phrase is associated with the approach of Lincoln towards the South after the Civil War?

• "With malice towards none"

• "An eye for an eye"

• "Justice for all"

• "Peace and prosperity"

What was Reconstruction?

• A period of rebuilding after the Civil War

• A plan to expand the United States

• A strategy to colonize new territories

• A movement to abolish slavery

How was President Johnson's approach to Southerners described?

• Hostile

• Sympathetic

• Indifferent

• Aggressive

What was President Johnson accused of by many in Congress?

• Being too harsh on the North

• Being too lenient on the South

• Ignoring the Reconstruction

• Supporting the Confederacy

What was the reaction of Republicans in Congress to Johnson's vetoes?

• They supported him

• They put limits on his power

• They ignored him

• They praised him

What did President Johnson think about the South during Reconstruction?

• He believed they should be punished harshly.

• He thought they should be treated leniently.

• He wanted them to be independent.

• He had no opinion on the matter.

Did Republicans agree with Johnson's view of the South during Reconstruction?

• Yes, they fully supported his view.

• No, they had a different perspective.

• They were indifferent to his view.

• They were unaware of his view.

What was one of the main actions taken by the Reconstruction Acts of 1867?

• Divided the North into military districts.

• Abolished the 14th Amendment.

• Divided the South into 5 military districts.

• Required female suffrage.

What did the new state constitutions require according to the Reconstruction Acts of 1867?

• Female suffrage.

• Abolition of slavery.

• Male suffrage.

• Presidential approval.