Reconstruction Flashcard

Front

What amendment made slavery illegal in the U.S.?

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13th

Front

What amendment gave African American men the right to vote? Options: 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th

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15th

Front

Southern towns passed these laws to limit African American rights during Reconstruction.

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Black Codes

Front

What amendment gave all freedmen and women citizenship?

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14th

Front

There were many southern whites who didn't agree with African Americans voting and getting an education. Groups were created to harass, intimidate, and threaten African Americans. One of these groups were.....

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KKK

Front

Which political group took over Reconstruction when they decided President Johnson's plan was not good enough?

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Republicans

Front

What government formed organization helped the freedmen to get on their feet by providing education, access to housing, shelter, and food?

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Freedmen's Bureau

Front

For southern states to come back into the Union which amendment did they have to ratify?

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Amendment 13

Front

During Radical Reconstruction, the African Americans in the south were able to vote, work, and live without complete fear because:

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The south was under military control and soldiers were there to protect them.

Front

Unfortunately, once the military left the south in 1877 what happened?

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Southerner whites took back over and African Americans' rights were limited again. (Jim Crow Laws)