Reconstruction

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Fill in the blank: After the Civil War, the U.S. faced major challenges in reuniting the North and South and securing rights for freed ________.

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slaves

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The period after the Civil War is known as _________, where the nation needed to be rebuilt by readmitting the Southern states into the Union.

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Reconstruction

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Which of the following was a consequence of the Civil War on the South? Economic Prosperity, Economic Devastation, Political Stability, Increase in Wealth

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Economic Devastation

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Explain the impact of the Reconstruction Act of 1867 on the Southern states.

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It imposed military rule over Southern states and required them to draft new constitutions.

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What was the main requirement for Southern states to rejoin the Union under Lincoln's Plan?

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Southern states had to ratify the 13th Amendment.

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What did the 13th Amendment accomplish?

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The 13th Amendment abolished slavery in the United States.

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The 14th Amendment gave ______ to freedmen and required ______ under the law.

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citizenship; equal protection of the laws

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Which amendment gave African American men the right to vote?

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15th Amendment

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What was the purpose of the Freedmen’s Bureau?

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To assist formerly enslaved people in their transition to freedom and provide support in various aspects of life.

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What were some of the services provided by the Freedmen's Bureau?

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Food and clothes, Shelter and medical assistance, Education and legal advice.