Original Reconstruction, Jim Crow Era, Civil Rights

Front

What war did Reconstruction come after?

Back

The Civil War

Front

Which amendment gave citizenship and equal protection under the law to all African Americans?

Back

Amendment 14

Front

What amendment abolished slavery in the United States and its territories?

Back

Amendment 13

Front

Who became President after Lincoln was assassinated?

Back

Andrew Johnson

Front

What was Abraham Lincoln's aim for reconstruction?

Back

To restore the Union as quickly as possible

Front

What laws did southern states pass that limited the 13th amendment?

Back

Black Codes

Front

What was the main goal for Reconstruction?

Back

to make sure that freed slaves would have protected rights

Front

What is the definition of Freedman?

Back

A person who has been freed from slavery.

Front

Who wrote the Emancipation Proclamation?

Back

Abraham Lincoln

Front

What did the 15th Amendment do?

Back

Gave African Americans the right to vote