Reconstruction & Reform Test

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What does "Sharecropping" involve?

Back

The practice of receiving a portion of the crops in exchange for living and farming on a large estate.

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What does "Nullification" mean?

Back

The act of cancelling something

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What does "Cede" mean?

Back

To give up power or territory

Front

What percentage of the population in rebelling states had to take an oath of allegiance to rejoin the Union?

Back

10%

Front

What did the Radical Republicans Plan require states to do before rejoining the Union?

Back

Ratify the 14th Amendment

Front

Which plan wanted to punish the South for seceding and causing the war?

Back

Radical Republicans Plan

Front

What restriction was placed on movement under the Black Codes?

Back

Travel without permits was not allowed

Front

What was the purpose of apprenticeship laws under the Black Codes?

Back

To take black children from their parents for work

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What was the purpose of the Tenure of Office Act passed in March 1867?

Back

To limit the president's power to fire government officials

Front

What was the result of the impeachment trial of President Andrew Johnson?

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Congress was one vote short of removing him.