Reconstruction Era Quiz (ingham)

What BEST describes Andrew Johnson's plan (presidential reconstruction)?

• Wanted to go easy on the south.

• Wanted to punish the south.

• Forced the south to give equal rights to all.

• Wanted the military to control the south.

Answer explanation

Andrew Johnson agreed with Lincoln and wanted Reconstruction to be quick and simple.

What does, "with malice towards none, with charity for all", show us about Abraham Lincoln's plan for reconstruction?

• He wanted to punish the Confederates.

• He wanted to show forgiveness to Confederates.

• He wanted to make it difficult for the south to rejoin.

What was Lincolns' 10% plan?

• 10 year plan to rebuild railroads.

• 10% of slaves would be set free in the south.

• A10% tax placed on the south for war debts.

• 10% had to swear an oath of allegiance.

Which BEST describes Reconstruction?

• Georgia's railroads were rebuilt.

• South experienced growth in industry.

• United States reestablished trade with Europe.

• U.S. government tried to ensure equal rights for all.

Answer explanation

Reconstruction failed at attempting to heal the nation and grant equal rights to former slaves.

Which amendment abolished slavery?

• 13th amendment

• 14th amendment

• 15th amendment

• 16th amendment

Which TWO describe the 14th amendment?

• Everyone given equal protection

• Granted former slaves the right to vote

• Gave citizenship to former slaves

• Abolished slavery

What does the "equal protection clause" in the 14th amendment ensure?

• The right to self-defense.

• Citizens given same rights no matter the race.

• Immigrants are able to become citizens.

• Women and men have the chance to vote

Who were the Radical Republicans?

• Congressmen who favored continuing slavery in the south.

• Congressmen who supported Lincoln's plan for Reconstruction.

• Congressmen who demanded equal rights for freedmen.

• Congressmen who supported Johnson's leniency on the south.

Radical republicans believed the south was "conquered territory" meaning it was under U.S. control until ____________________________

• freedmen were treated fairly.

• the reconstruction period ended.

• the states repaid their war debt.

• they apologized for starting the war.

Answer explanation

Congress believed they could use military force to make the south give equal rights to former slaves.

Why is Reconstruction seen as a failure?

• Unable to bring all southern states back into the Union.

• Former slaves did not truly gain equal rights.

• Slavery continued for several more decades.

• Abraham Lincoln was not around to make it happen.