Reconstruction Era Challenges and Policies

The video discusses the Reconstruction era following the Civil War, focusing on the challenges faced by the Southern economy and society. It highlights the response of freedmen to newfound freedoms and the establishment of the Freedmen's Bureau. The video also covers Andrew Johnson's presidency and his Reconstruction plans, the introduction of Black Codes, and Congress's response, including the creation of the 14th Amendment. The video concludes with a call to action for viewers.

What was the state of the Southern economy after the Civil War?

• It was stable with minor disruptions.

• It was in shambles with destroyed infrastructure.

• It was unaffected by the war.

• It was thriving with new industries.

How did freedmen initially respond to their newfound freedom?

• They all stayed on their plantations.

• They were forced to return to slavery.

• They immediately moved to the North.

• Their responses varied, with some leaving and others staying.

What was the primary success of the Freedmen's Bureau?

• Establishing new businesses.

• Rebuilding Southern infrastructure.

• Providing land to freedmen.

• Education for freedmen and refugees.

Why was Andrew Johnson considered the wrong man for Reconstruction?

• He was too strict with the South.

• He was not interested in politics.

• He had a short temper and favored states' rights.

• He was too lenient with the North.

What was Lincoln's 10% Reconstruction Plan?

• A plan to redistribute land to freedmen.

• A plan to punish Southern leaders.

• A plan allowing states to re-enter the Union with 10% voter allegiance.

• A plan requiring 50% of voters to pledge allegiance.

What were the Black Codes?

• Laws providing land to freedmen.

• Laws encouraging black migration to the North.

• Laws designed to restrict the rights of blacks.

• Laws granting full rights to blacks.

What was a key feature of Johnson's Reconstruction plan?

• It provided land to freedmen.

• It punished all Confederate leaders.

• It abolished the Freedmen's Bureau.

• It required states to ratify the 13th Amendment.

What was a major concern for Republicans regarding Southern political influence?

• The South would support Republican policies.

• The South would abolish the Black Codes.

• The South would have less political influence.

• The South would join Northern Democrats to control Congress.

What did the 14th Amendment accomplish?

• It allowed Southern states to secede again.

• It granted citizenship and civil rights to blacks.

• It abolished slavery.

• It provided land to freedmen.

How did Congress respond to Johnson's veto of the Civil Rights Bill?

• They ignored the bill.

• They overruled the veto with a two-thirds majority.

• They revised the bill to gain Johnson's approval.

• They accepted the veto.