3/26 Wed. Reconstruction Flashcard

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What was the main goal of Reconstruction after the Civil War?

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To accept the Southern states back into the Union

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Which political party wanted to return to the "old way of life" after the Civil War?

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Southern Democrats

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What was President Lincoln’s plan for Reconstruction?

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Readmit a state when 10% of its population took an oath of allegiance and accepted the end of slavery

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How did the Radical Republicans feel about Reconstruction?

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They wanted to punish the South and prevent former Confederate leaders from holding office.

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What action did Republicans in Congress take when they became frustrated with President Johnson?

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They passed the Reconstruction Acts of 1867

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What was a requirement under the Reconstruction Acts of 1867?

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The South had to grant male suffrage

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How was the South divided under the Reconstruction Acts?

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Into five military districts

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What was President Johnson's reaction to the Reconstruction Acts?

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He tried to block their enforcement.

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What action led to President Johnson’s impeachment? Options: He refused to sign the 15th Amendment, He vetoed the 13th Amendment, He dismissed the Secretary of War, violating the Tenure of Office Act, He attempted to reinstate slavery in the South

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He dismissed the Secretary of War, violating the Tenure of Office Act

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What was the outcome of Johnson’s impeachment?

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He was formally impeached but remained in office