Reconstruction and Post-Civil War America Flashcard

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What does "nullify" mean?

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To cancel

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What was the condition of the South after the Civil War?

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Much of it lay in ruins

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What is the significance of Juneteenth?

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It celebrates the anniversary of Emancipation Day for enslaved people in Texas.

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What was President Lincoln's main goal for the Union after the Civil War?

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To restore the Union as quickly as possible

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What did Johnson set up in each former Confederate state?

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A provisional government

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What does the term "nullify" mean in the context of Johnson's plan?

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To cancel

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Who did President Johnson appoint to lead the provisional governments in Texas?

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Unionists

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What could freed people not do under the new constitution of 1866? Options: Vote, hold public office, serve on juries, or testify in court; Own property; Sign contracts; Receive education

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Vote, hold public office, serve on juries, or testify in court

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What did the convention delegates decide instead of writing a new constitution?

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Amend the existing constitution

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What was the main reason for the creation of the Freedmen's Bureau?

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To assist freed people in building a new life