Lesson 16: The Reconstruction Era

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Based on the following quote, which describes Abraham Lincoln’s approach to the South at the end of the Civil War? "With malice [hatred] toward none, with charity for all . . . let us strive on to finish the work we are in, to bind up the nation's wounds . . ."

Back

The South should be treated with kindness and justice.

Front

What was not included in President Johnson’s Reconstruction plan?

Back

Guarantee of voting rights for freedmen.

Front

Which of these was a lasting effect of the Freedmen’s Bureau?

• job security
• land distribution
• educational opportunity

Back

educational opportunity

Front

What was the purpose of the black codes?

Back

to control former slaves

Front

What was the purpose of the Thirteenth Amendment?

Back

to abolish slavery

Front

What does the Fourteenth Amendment guarantee to all individuals in the United States?

Back

equal protection of the law

Front

During Congressional Reconstruction, which group held political power in the South?

Back

people who had been loyal to the United States

Front

As a result of the Military Reconstruction Act 1867, which of these made up the largest group of new Southern voters? African Americans, white Southern Democrats, former Confederate soldiers

Back

African Americans

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What was the purpose of the Fifteenth Amendment?

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to protect the voting rights of African American men

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What did Congress hope the Enforcement Acts would prevent?

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attempts to keep people from voting