Reconstruction Era Flashcard

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What was the main goal of the Reconstruction period?

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To rebuild Southern States and reintegrate them into the Union

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What did President Johnson's Reconstruction Plan require from Confederate States to rejoin the Union?

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Ratify the 13th amendment which abolished slavery

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What was the most lasting impact of the Freedmen's Bureau?

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Education

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What were Black Codes designed to do?

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Limit the rights of African Americans

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Which amendment did Confederate States have to ratify according to President Johnson's plan?

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13th Amendment

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What was the primary aim of the Reconstruction?

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To abolish slavery and bring Southern States back into the Union

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Who were the Freedmen?

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Former slaves

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What did the Black Codes restrict African Americans from doing?

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Voting or sitting on juries

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What was required of workers according to the Black Codes?

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To work on farms or in low-skill jobs

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What did the Black Codes call for in public places?

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Segregation of whites and blacks