CS 9 Reconstruction

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.

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

According to the 14th amendment, how does someone become a citizen of the United States?

• Born in the United States.

• Naturalized through a process.

• Live in U.S. for 10 years.

• Have a family member who is a citizen.

Answer explanation

Naturalization allows non-citizens to complete several steps to become a citizen.

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.

Which Reconstruction plan wanted to punish the South?

• Abraham Lincoln's Plan

• Andrew Johnson's Plan

• Radical Republican's Plan

What was president Lincoln's plans for the South after the Civil War?

• He wanted white men to have all the power in the south

• He wanted to punish the south.

• He wanted to help freedman by creating the Freedman's Bureau.

• He wanted to heal, forgive, and rebuild the south.

This amendment gave all men the right to vote, regardless of race. 

• 12th
• 13th
• 14th
• 15th