Reconstruction's Impact on Society From 1865 to 1877

The video explores the Reconstruction era following the Civil War, focusing on the policies and challenges faced during this period. It begins with Lincoln's lenient Ten-Percent Plan, which aimed to reunite the Union. After Lincoln's assassination, Andrew Johnson's presidency faced criticism for allowing the South to maintain pre-war conditions. The Radical Republicans opposed Johnson, passing significant legislation like the Civil Rights Act and the 14th Amendment. The video also covers Johnson's impeachment and the impact of Reconstruction on the women's rights movement, highlighting the split over the 15th Amendment.

What was the main focus of the Reconstruction period discussed in the video?

• The industrial revolution in America

• The effects of government policy on society from 1865 to 1877

• The expansion of the United States territory

• The economic development of the North

What was the key requirement of Lincoln's Ten-Percent Plan for Southern states to rejoin the Union?

• Abolishing the Black Codes

• Paying reparations to the North

• Pledging loyalty by 10% of the 1860 electorate

• Granting voting rights to women

How did Andrew Johnson's approach to Reconstruction differ from Lincoln's?

• He focused on economic reforms

• He was more lenient than Lincoln

• He supported the equality of black and white races

• He allowed the former slave-owning class to regain power

What was the purpose of the Freedman's Bureau extension passed by the Radical Republicans?

• To provide land to Southern plantation owners

• To support the Confederate army

• To assist newly freed black people in gaining independence

• To enforce the Black Codes

What was the significance of the Civil Rights Act of 1866?

• It allowed women to vote

• It granted citizenship and equal protection to black people

• It ended the Civil War

• It abolished slavery

What was the main reason for the impeachment trial of Andrew Johnson?

• His economic policies

• His foreign policy decisions

• His violation of the Tenure of Office Act

• His support for the Radical Republicans

What did the 14th Amendment establish?

• The end of the Civil War

• The abolition of slavery

• Citizenship and equal protection under the law

• Voting rights for women

How did the 15th Amendment impact the women's rights movement?

• It abolished the women's suffrage movement

• It was supported by all women's rights advocates

• It led to a split in the movement over its exclusion of women

• It granted women the right to vote

Which organization was formed by Stanton and Anthony in response to the 15th Amendment?

• National Woman Suffrage Association

• American Woman Suffrage Association

• Women's Rights League

• Equal Rights Association

What was the main goal of the American Woman Suffrage Association?

• To promote the Black Codes

• To end the Reconstruction era

• To support Reconstruction efforts while advocating for women's suffrage at the state level

• To oppose the 15th Amendment