Semester 1: Georgia Studies Review

Front

What is the term we use for the rebuilding of the south?

Back

Reconstruction

Front

Which amendment made slavery illegal?

Back

13

Front

Which amendment declared slaves citizens of the United States?

Back

14

Front

Which amendment gave male citizens the right to vote, regardless of color?

Back

15

Front

Who originally came up with the plan to readmit states that followed this protocol: "10% of male citizens in each Southern state must take an oath of allegiance."

Back

Lincoln

Front

What political group was in favor of harsh punishments after the war for the south?

Back

radical republicans

Front

Which President did the political group who was in favor of harsh punishments feel was too lenient?

Back

Lincoln

Front

Why did the capital of Georgia move from Milledgeville to Atlanta during Reconstruction?

Back

black legislators were not welcome there

Front

What accomplishment will the first African American members of the General Assembly be remembered for?

Back

free public education

Front

How was the Congressional Plan different from the Presidential Plan (for the South's readmittance)?

Back

Congress' plan had harsher requirements because they wanted to treat them like a conquered nation.