Reconstruction

What was Reconstruction?

• equal treatment for all people living in the US

• the forced separation of races in all public places

• a farmer shares part of his crop to pay for land
• the period of time after the Civil War when the South was being rebuilt.

Lincoln's "10 Percent Plan" dealt with

• his idea for instituting an income tax.

• how to draft more men into the Union Army.

• re-admitting Southern states into the Union.

• his quest to reconquer only 10% of the South

How was President Lincoln killed?

• heart failure
• bit by a snake
• falling off a horse
• shot by John Wilkes Booth

Which statement describes the attitude of the "Radical Republicans" following the Civil War?

• "Southern states should pass the 'Black Codes.' "

• "The Southern states have been conquered and should be punished for their actions."

• "Former Confederate leaders should be forgiven for their actions during the Civil War."

• "The country should follow President Lincoln's plans to reunite the country as quickly as possible."

What did the 13th Amendment do?

• made slavery illegal
• made former slaves citizens and gave them rights
• gave black men the right to vote
• gave former slaves land to begin farms

What did the 14th Amendment do?

• made slavery illegal
• made former slaves citizens and gave them rights
• gave black men the right to vote
• gave former slaves land to begin farms

The 14th Amendment was approved by the states and became part of the United States Constitution in 1868. The purpose of this amendment was to define citizenship and to protect the rights gained by 

• African Americans
• factory workers
• European immigrants
• naturalized citizens

What did the 15th Amendment do?

• made slavery illegal
• made former slaves citizens and gave them rights
• gave black men the right to vote
• gave former slaves land to begin farms

Which plan required a 50% oath of loyalty, divided the South into 5 military districts, and the punishment of ex-Confederates?

• Johnson

• Lincoln

• Radical Republicans

• Democrats

This Reconstruction plan was meant to punish the south for the war.

• Presidential Reconstruction

• Johnson's Reconstruction Plan

• Military Reconstruction Plan

• The Reconstruction Act of 1867