2. Reconstruction/ Old West

Front

What made both Lincoln's and Johnson's plan for reconstruction unpopular with Congress?

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They were lacking in punishment for the South

Front

What specifically were the black codes that President Johnson had allowed in the southern states?

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Restrictions on African-Americans very similar to slavery

Front

Which of the following accurately describes the disagreement the Republican Party was having concerning reconstruction?
Should the Southern states be admitted or not?
Should slaves be freed or not?
Should the President or Congress be in charge of Reconstruction?
Should Congress pass laws or work to amend the constitution?

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Should the President or Congress be in charge of Reconstruction?

Front

Which of the following was not one of the punishments the Radical Republicans in Congress placed on the South?
- African Americans permanently received land from the government
- The South had to accept the 13th Amendment abolishing slavery
- The South had to accept the 14th amendment giving citizenship to African American
- The South was placed in military districts

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African Americans permanently received land from the government

Front

The 15th Amendment of the United States Constitution...

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Gave African Americans the right to vote

Front

Which of the following was not a goal of Reconstruction? Options: Reunite the North and the South, Rebuild the South, Determine what to do with African Americans

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Develop the system of sharecropping

Front

Why were Carpet Baggers, Scalawags, and African Americans extremely important to the new southern politics?

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They were voting for Republican candidates.

Front

Which of the following was not a part of the Freedman's Bureau?
Helped reconnecting former slaves with their families
Helped create African-American schools
Helped feed former slaves
Forced African Americans to become sharecroppers

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Forced African Americans to become sharecroppers

Front

What was the primary purpose for the existence of the KKK during Reconstruction?

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To intimidate African-Americans and carpetbaggers out of voting

Front

What problem did many farmers have under the sharecropping system? Options: They were forced to grow cash crops instead of food., They often were trapped in a cycle or circle of debt., Many sharecroppers were forced to buy goods on credit.

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All choices are true.