CS 9, 10, 11 Review

Front

What does, "with malice towards none, with charity for all", show us about Abraham Lincoln's plan for reconstruction?

Back

He wanted to show forgiveness to Confederates.

Front

Which BEST describes Reconstruction? Options: Georgia's railroads were rebuilt. South experienced growth in industry. United States reestablished trade with Europe. U.S. government tried to ensure equal rights for all.

Back

U.S. government tried to ensure equal rights for all.

Answer explanation

Reconstruction failed at attempting to heal the nation and grant equal rights to former slaves.

Front

Which amendment abolished slavery?

Back

13th amendment

Front

What does the "equal protection clause" in the 14th amendment ensure?

Back

Citizens given same rights no matter the race.

Front

Which Reconstruction plan wanted to punish the South?

Back

Radical Republican's Plan

Front

What was president Lincoln's plans for the South after the Civil War?

Back

He wanted to heal, forgive, and rebuild the south.

Front

This amendment gave all men the right to vote, regardless of race.

Back

15th

Front

Johnson's Plan was based on

Back

The Constitutional power of pardoning those involved in war

Front

Why was Johnson unable to challenge Congress's plan in court?

Back

Because Congress was able to propose and the states ratified the 14th Amendment

Front

What was part of the motivation for Congress to propose and ratify the 15th Amendment? Options: Black voters would help Republicans keep a majority, Women were pressuring Congress for voting rights, It would prevent the passage of Jim Crow Laws

Back

Black voters would help Republicans keep a majority