Reconstruction

Did all classes of people suffer during/after the war?

• Only the lower class suffered.

• The lower class and all African Americans suffered.

• Yes, all classes of people suffered.

• No one suffered during/after the war.

What did southern towns. factories, and rail roads look like after the war?

• They were exactly the same as before the war.

• They were destroyed.

• The had a little damage.

• They were better than before the war.

What did African Americans want after the war?

• They wanted freedom.

• They didn't want anything.

• They wanted to be paid for working.

• They wanted full rights, just like other American citizens.

How was life for a soldier during the Civil War?

• It was no different that life before the war.

• It was very dangerous, lots of men died from battle and disease.

• It was easier than their jobs before the war.

• It was exciting, they loved fighting in the war.

How did the Elite class lose their money after the war?

• Confederate money was worthless now.

• They couldn't export (sell) cotton.

• Their property was damaged or destroyed.

• All of the above.

Many of the same people were in charge of the Government after the war. How did this effect South Carolina?

• It had no effect on South Carolina.

• The leaders ignored the laws giving African American rights like other South Carolina citizens.

• It made life better for all people in South Carolina.

• It made life better for just the Elite in South Carolina.

What did the 13th and 14th amendments to the constitution do?

• Abolished Slavery.

• Gave African Americans equal rights.

• Made the Elite rich again.

• Both A and B.

What were the two goals of reconstruction? (Pick 2 boxes)

• To make the Elite wealthy again.

• To protect the rights of newly freed slaves.

• To grow as much cotton as possible again.

• To make our country united again (put the North and South back together).

What is sharecropping?

• Farmers borrowed land and kept all of the crops they grew.

• Slaves were forced to grow crops for free.

• Slaves were made to grow crops and got to keep some of the crops when done.

• Farmers would borrow land to grow crops and the land owner (not the farmer) would take a portion of the crops when they were ready to harvest.

What did the 15th amendment do?

• Gave African Americans equal rights.

• Made slavery illegal.

• Made segregation illegal.

• Gave African Americans the right to vote.